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 5081651 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16484502 epoch_slot_no: 327702 block_no: 5081474 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 2508 time: 2020-12-15 16:46:33 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55c8206b0a0eb3e501a26f5f5e5a9df94256cdd0363ffa7e5605a82da5f948a5Block Operator
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