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 5081985 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16491205 epoch_slot_no: 334405 block_no: 5081808 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 1433 time: 2020-12-15 18:38:16 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x936c33b16107629122822313fd6d9209eaba8df24721fe0ea2551ad4dbc0ece0Block Operator
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