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 5085248 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16557948 epoch_slot_no: 401148 block_no: 5085071 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 280 time: 2020-12-16 13:10:39 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe655baf8218d185062ec9cb1daaaaa1b57e22f4b21904149fa6c741861c38589Block Operator
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