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 5059378 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16031605 epoch_slot_no: 306805 block_no: 5059201 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 3086 time: 2020-12-10 10:58:16 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3609e55ad1ef880c23ae92682e5d0276a53b2d6ab5d170c136beb2de1b83fbdBlock Operator
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