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 5034279 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 15516983 epoch_slot_no: 224183 block_no: 5034102 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 6059 time: 2020-12-04 12:01:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1afa27bac779f5cddb3bf795640126db57acd05ca798a9d22e0b7066abdb3cfbBlock Operator
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