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 5056981 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 15982730 epoch_slot_no: 257930 block_no: 5056804 slot_leader_id: 4557246 size: 4754 time: 2020-12-09 21:23:41 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810820ac5188501efd6ce64a7e5b79cb5d5ab6a87435d3a07457fa9080c619c5Block Operator
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