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 5029982 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 15427638 epoch_slot_no: 134838 block_no: 5029805 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 2486 time: 2020-12-03 11:12:09 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aadf2ad66945345ea0447d046e0b63bcb745a83976d69a46d67c9cfd47761feBlock Operator
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