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 5050629 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15851533 epoch_slot_no: 126733 block_no: 5050452 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 1831 time: 2020-12-08 08:57:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7c997f0efa45091c5bf90aae3ba19f75224e789b8374314bd8b66995f7e28b6Block Operator
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