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 5058845 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 16020923 epoch_slot_no: 296123 block_no: 5058668 slot_leader_id: 4996675 size: 9599 time: 2020-12-10 08:00:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b6d9dcb9e97b04ff9f7f65791f8301728a7c0b2312f9b3929dde6954983d199Block Operator
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