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 5042635 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15687890 epoch_slot_no: 395090 block_no: 5042458 slot_leader_id: 4639894 size: 672 time: 2020-12-06 11:29:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc93ae74c96b2bd6cfb39285d8438c1a559e5097be4273a0a9c8ec3120f83acdcBlock Operator
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