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 5078051 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 16411161 epoch_slot_no: 254361 block_no: 5077874 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 7419 time: 2020-12-14 20:24:12 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c2ea7ddab13571e670a2def36be871d3cdcf31c736c8e30331928c7b14db041Block Operator
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