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 5051485 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15869669 epoch_slot_no: 144869 block_no: 5051308 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 3872 time: 2020-12-08 13:59:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x797fcaabc1dfdca39448bc25fa6f5fb24c8c0de96a17701e5ca092ff64e606c2Block Operator
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