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 5040086 Details
Epoch: 233Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 15635800
epoch_slot_no: 343000
block_no: 5039909
slot_leader_id: 4490688
size: 622
time: 2020-12-05 21:01:31
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x453335c2cb4962c3ca7760eddd61af5e534dbd1ccd0e5aee5131f16df55e535b
Block Operator
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