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 5065338 Details
Epoch: 234 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16153273 epoch_slot_no: 428473 block_no: 5065161 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 880 time: 2020-12-11 20:46:04 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa64e4b0ba3e503e339f4ce19de50118521a0213150dccd0d7cf3b348565b7cBlock Operator
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