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 5075163 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16351158 epoch_slot_no: 194358 block_no: 5074986 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 1239 time: 2020-12-14 03:44:09 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1da102691b0fc03c4fbb515ce4a3e260d8950e6e694bda9564ae3ee19b3c0f23Block Operator
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