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 5080274 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16456972 epoch_slot_no: 300172 block_no: 5080097 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 744 time: 2020-12-15 09:07:43 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1df0f589b46cd970d84877738bcc84ea8b5010c9d1c90b3c42589f5e36b1428Block Operator
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