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 5038275 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15599351 epoch_slot_no: 306551 block_no: 5038098 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 1517 time: 2020-12-05 10:54:02 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda79e73faff688c1c8413b0c3ca02246608c9fcd9ff221bd4f0e4cb221d341cfBlock Operator
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