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 5082985 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16510760 epoch_slot_no: 353960 block_no: 5082808 slot_leader_id: 4567564 size: 717 time: 2020-12-16 00:04:11 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa71d40ab9dff72713cbf55f8b17897aa5f3bb32106af01671fe130a1f49429aBlock Operator
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