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 5089437 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16647314 epoch_slot_no: 58514 block_no: 5089260 slot_leader_id: 4892334 size: 3706 time: 2020-12-17 14:00:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a12b0c0cac46d38c3f3bfb0d80f1620862e530c6a3d6275b6aee83ef6d0b01Block Operator
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