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 5074167 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16331217 epoch_slot_no: 174417 block_no: 5073990 slot_leader_id: 4605134 size: 2337 time: 2020-12-13 22:11:48 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61ec39c086708903ac8b05624dc9fb68bb81e08b087dede113e670ada047b372Block Operator
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