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 5037531 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15584211 epoch_slot_no: 291411 block_no: 5037354 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 2256 time: 2020-12-05 06:41:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd18daa4efa482d5f2e3de0488e7a11837f2a9075892b0efe58c524f337a3504Block Operator
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