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 5035877 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 15550048 epoch_slot_no: 257248 block_no: 5035700 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 2064 time: 2020-12-04 21:12:19 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x883455181239468580a50492cd3cebbfa2e52e04229804fa983fe08934692109Block Operator
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