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 5043783 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15711585 epoch_slot_no: 418785 block_no: 5043606 slot_leader_id: 4865043 size: 3005 time: 2020-12-06 18:04:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2909f43e5aec275ca97aa06051876dd03137c74ba2d1b8627a95a839900d5b4dBlock Operator
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