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 5072359 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16294527 epoch_slot_no: 137727 block_no: 5072182 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 1308 time: 2020-12-13 12:00:18 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x560b9d03ede617ca7c38a7d862a9f548ce38e1bde482955a587181ec00a33a70Block Operator
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