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 5044207 Details
Epoch: 233 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15719938 epoch_slot_no: 427138 block_no: 5044030 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 990 time: 2020-12-06 20:23:49 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f972ce1f1605d48ed42ea1335f06f5218626f53c142877d880a088d9a27520Block Operator
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