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 5054907 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 15938974 epoch_slot_no: 214174 block_no: 5054730 slot_leader_id: 4571562 size: 702 time: 2020-12-09 09:14:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69339adbc901007b7f0d8ac07ede17324a08b5320090c6ccde99cfa7ead1fc33Block Operator
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