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 5065766 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 16162123 epoch_slot_no: 5323 block_no: 5065589 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 2027 time: 2020-12-11 23:13:34 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9fc183b98c9ce9498ae0bed013dd232927c0b657b3dd8a0b7617de2bac0bc3eBlock Operator
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