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 5084997 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16552919 epoch_slot_no: 396119 block_no: 5084820 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 1183 time: 2020-12-16 11:46:50 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c71ce496589eba61f111d2f01e96123018c7946cc2608800cbb54b078cf560Block Operator
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