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 5082295 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16497705 epoch_slot_no: 340905 block_no: 5082118 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 1699 time: 2020-12-15 20:26:36 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb720f5b0d852682478f303a3d7b0a95753cd43ebe5da29bce07a767eb1c5bfe9Block Operator
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