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 5024737 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15320674 epoch_slot_no: 27874 block_no: 5024560 slot_leader_id: 4634493 size: 1165 time: 2020-12-02 05:29:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3c4e7f84210103395573f0c81191fe5e764d595e535b8a9a2b801261ddb46dBlock Operator
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