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 5056822 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15979535 epoch_slot_no: 254735 block_no: 5056645 slot_leader_id: 4555710 size: 1115 time: 2020-12-09 20:30:26 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e7de0004893aae97e9be902c75ed986f48a654f91d573ec6e6e31aa19b322e8Block Operator
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