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 5030615 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15440796 epoch_slot_no: 147996 block_no: 5030438 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 1955 time: 2020-12-03 14:51:27 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f2c20d5ff06f62a9a6d5fc908ef31753e567faae84d358d08d3ea21d6524fd9Block Operator
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