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 5035393 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15539920 epoch_slot_no: 247120 block_no: 5035216 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 3016 time: 2020-12-04 18:23:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bfef5aa556585a3ed94e20a09ae9bff85b2d15655b3e642abc6a4cb536b455aBlock Operator
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