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 5034770 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 15526911 epoch_slot_no: 234111 block_no: 5034593 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 383 time: 2020-12-04 14:46:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfdb97a68d562df96756a93fe84dc80943b431b8d847fa89996863ca44712f59Block Operator
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