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 5068959 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16226038 epoch_slot_no: 69238 block_no: 5068782 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 4387 time: 2020-12-12 16:58:49 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9527f47734ff8616c57cfbec99bf16fbd4c37485027631a67b289df4c600c1fBlock Operator
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