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 5039015 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15614412 epoch_slot_no: 321612 block_no: 5038838 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 1974 time: 2020-12-05 15:05:03 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e3d30432802a0c4b9aa97880d7e3a59d99f4c0e07fced68c0b27a5f54fdfd2dBlock Operator
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