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 5059784 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16039763 epoch_slot_no: 314963 block_no: 5059607 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 299 time: 2020-12-10 13:14:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x631dec165461fbb2d3b84a34f99b1a012a5f79448f05ac50bc94714ba5a6c71bBlock Operator
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