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 5040556 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 15645475 epoch_slot_no: 352675 block_no: 5040379 slot_leader_id: 4556807 size: 2170 time: 2020-12-05 23:42:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8baee3bd928854c869dc4483debc0e08014b34a7f3ea8fa9f13e20d47c0b27d6Block Operator
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