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 5063169 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16108583 epoch_slot_no: 383783 block_no: 5062992 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 1916 time: 2020-12-11 08:21:14 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8a79dc64181d6ddb64c4382e4fc2a67d1e6d8284940a50eadfa3b9ab6d9f34fBlock Operator
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