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 5045899 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 15754550 epoch_slot_no: 29750 block_no: 5045722 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 6197 time: 2020-12-07 06:00:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60f552745ca67d1cb4c8338a9edc5cc017296118d1747bfbf1e5afb4779140aeBlock Operator
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