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 5074548 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16339166 epoch_slot_no: 182366 block_no: 5074371 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 1633 time: 2020-12-14 00:24:17 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x781921fc7ef0dedec8db38e2d47437a3f6ff157b0b817ce3a719ae83acb8c1c2Block Operator
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