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 5069293 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16232657 epoch_slot_no: 75857 block_no: 5069116 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 605 time: 2020-12-12 18:49:08 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdebbd15a8f3a1c802c6739a22d17c0b7c88f5feeb115f81235e7dd7c342ccd25Block Operator
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