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 5074153 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16331042 epoch_slot_no: 174242 block_no: 5073976 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 1206 time: 2020-12-13 22:08:53 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe95e4390bb8a592cdc596cec7d9a5a1e5e99f43fc9e489f9f5bc00085930e432Block Operator
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