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 5057176 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15986835 epoch_slot_no: 262035 block_no: 5056999 slot_leader_id: 4938718 size: 1260 time: 2020-12-09 22:32:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c41b073e0fc3fd161344f7b920f8b39786a007f00ed07965017446fc53c4bc6Block Operator
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