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 5051408 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 15867839 epoch_slot_no: 143039 block_no: 5051231 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 1894 time: 2020-12-08 13:28:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc43302484bcacb080de1bd9a2c1640e5ba48c75573c501673e9006ca9f3c13feBlock Operator
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