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 5079768 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16447049 epoch_slot_no: 290249 block_no: 5079591 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 1448 time: 2020-12-15 06:22:20 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01f9a56371e307579b4a8198cb1a474ac24282c4def26100ac7a74f72696e6c6Block Operator
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