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 5069863 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 16243964 epoch_slot_no: 87164 block_no: 5069686 slot_leader_id: 4556950 size: 4543 time: 2020-12-12 21:57:35 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x450d9b02f4d5f7016e4089c51353d7f0a1b0a9c61d5ba07747303aaab8ef9591Block Operator
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