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 5029784 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 15423187 epoch_slot_no: 130387 block_no: 5029607 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 383 time: 2020-12-03 09:57:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d1966f5f983440e9c1e6d45984365732f1846f748518fde2d7330d26885a8a4Block Operator
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