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 5031486 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 15459206 epoch_slot_no: 166406 block_no: 5031309 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 2354 time: 2020-12-03 19:58:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa023ec93f5437cf2b3c86fe6a186e52e28c4962398e11bf850c6a56ad41dac8fBlock Operator
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