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 5069212 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16231076 epoch_slot_no: 74276 block_no: 5069035 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 1385 time: 2020-12-12 18:22:47 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf301ce9786d2736eb5582fa8395f0505911c54fe4c058cfb1591adf5e72bd8cbBlock Operator
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