A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5022648 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 15277198 epoch_slot_no: 416398 block_no: 5022471 slot_leader_id: 4938964 size: 4720 time: 2020-12-01 17:24:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x974c8ca157d7a7edbc9532e5727f6e2f69c600df2c69cb73b395044801fbcfe2Block Operator
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