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 5077821 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16406474 epoch_slot_no: 249674 block_no: 5077644 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 4462 time: 2020-12-14 19:06:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c387e749999484b8b4617bb1fbf65a8bb2cf5abc1ec411cd9de9afb05157708Block Operator
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