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 5088388 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16625526 epoch_slot_no: 36726 block_no: 5088211 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 1857 time: 2020-12-17 07:56:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4da2f60663d4d6a8c611461f067546a5e6692454af2972c9f70ac285fc08936cBlock Operator
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