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 5078246 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16415138 epoch_slot_no: 258338 block_no: 5078069 slot_leader_id: 4938728 size: 2189 time: 2020-12-14 21:30:29 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9dc9e6687bdf4ba01f3b46506e78ee494a8b2700218e97c56eb346e877e362fBlock Operator
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