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 5083305 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16517530 epoch_slot_no: 360730 block_no: 5083128 slot_leader_id: 4555951 size: 1486 time: 2020-12-16 01:57:01 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86ee6055f52f64e1d0f50c741b169928f0f12b2c275def7a2475a50529644c7aBlock Operator
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