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 5057876 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16000969 epoch_slot_no: 276169 block_no: 5057699 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 2282 time: 2020-12-10 02:27:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cd6015d649b10495deab1c038cf6ccca93952c8004e02665cb962928c4ebf88Block Operator
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