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 5089194 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 16641955 epoch_slot_no: 53155 block_no: 5089017 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 864 time: 2020-12-17 12:30:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e6ef2841377df7d283bb726dfd76eb8504e5395656ac3b50889026b09838cbdBlock Operator
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