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 5062383 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16091947 epoch_slot_no: 367147 block_no: 5062206 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 402 time: 2020-12-11 03:43:58 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fbd3867e1d6596558b681851146fc12d0f5dce758492c9b318ddefa14061830Block Operator
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