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 5029004 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15407448 epoch_slot_no: 114648 block_no: 5028827 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 976 time: 2020-12-03 05:35:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x260e7b732bf920b10ba4222e4012e238daa69d47a45cf68bafbf988097f54062Block Operator
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