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 5085298 Details
Epoch: 235 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 16558976 epoch_slot_no: 402176 block_no: 5085121 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 3420 time: 2020-12-16 13:27:47 proto_major: 3 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c868050f17a38cc467bc9b1893acb01f2c373a98e63c7e952f7bd8a103677b3Block Operator
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