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 5057736 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 15998047 epoch_slot_no: 273247 block_no: 5057559 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 1275 time: 2020-12-10 01:38:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c78794c34046aebe0fec77043ea49847b99c1035675727a36c1396526f2f1ddBlock Operator
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