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 5083070 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16512526 epoch_slot_no: 355726 block_no: 5082893 slot_leader_id: 4621574 size: 1690 time: 2020-12-16 00:33:37 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf50071fe62bae4126a2c6821837b135ee10002927affa18985ed9879c0d1883cBlock Operator
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