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 5074198 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16331947 epoch_slot_no: 175147 block_no: 5074021 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 674 time: 2020-12-13 22:23:58 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30fa53f1e1bca10838fe6a0c0b5c4f144f23df27d8c2098ee1602877188aa8fdBlock Operator
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