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 5047631 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15790163 epoch_slot_no: 65363 block_no: 5047454 slot_leader_id: 4556656 size: 693 time: 2020-12-07 15:54:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41b97f5e2921ede79272ea6edb73952b823e2d5efbca70f582f3fcf4b97254bcBlock Operator
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