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 5064913 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16144213 epoch_slot_no: 419413 block_no: 5064736 slot_leader_id: 4555710 size: 1875 time: 2020-12-11 18:15:04 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x668db27a814f71a442d5ad5f8f6b02ca5e395a5bc588a775b178463d69e3cf2fBlock Operator
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