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 5060213 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16048248 epoch_slot_no: 323448 block_no: 5060036 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 489 time: 2020-12-10 15:35:39 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91d291d7c38f91a0e9cbd8c0eb1962c0f0fc2d8c58dae0f16ca8a82b529ef5efBlock Operator
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