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 5042244 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 15679957 epoch_slot_no: 387157 block_no: 5042067 slot_leader_id: 4490693 size: 4002 time: 2020-12-06 09:17:28 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x718c791b4e803b75635fb66ef26612613e1e9067a0acafc66e458d6e65bd7943Block Operator
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