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 5044902 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15733823 epoch_slot_no: 9023 block_no: 5044725 slot_leader_id: 4576758 size: 1010 time: 2020-12-07 00:15:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde396a61543ad930cac9d61c355d0c0a8f8e4bd08db167a7e83e687cb22eb31dBlock Operator
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