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 5034197 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15515221 epoch_slot_no: 222421 block_no: 5034020 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 1416 time: 2020-12-04 11:31:52 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36d2b0b3ad3d0eaec796c328a8e7a41e9dde7c13b7755723918b11e32aede947Block Operator
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