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 5072307 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16293411 epoch_slot_no: 136611 block_no: 5072130 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 1337 time: 2020-12-13 11:41:42 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1dd5ef4cbb11110b1e3c32c30b5e3e289c9d610df23010ae47902066766dd97Block Operator
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