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 5089408 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 16646583 epoch_slot_no: 57783 block_no: 5089231 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 2851 time: 2020-12-17 13:47:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25b6c80c8e7c3be6cebdcdb456a7f63cee8df451960cc0ed0eec15b675b28102Block Operator
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