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 5025573 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15337658 epoch_slot_no: 44858 block_no: 5025396 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 1109 time: 2020-12-02 10:12:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf20cf9f6421d957dddea7e829d4ef48fa544381831fc43f6dff58620280b6b2Block Operator
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