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 5087809 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 16613672 epoch_slot_no: 24872 block_no: 5087632 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 4636 time: 2020-12-17 04:39:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e49575b2c8c590d69126fc3a5f27ed70160cc9f4318141e554c4e45f8557d7Block Operator
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