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 5089787 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 16655036 epoch_slot_no: 66236 block_no: 5089610 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 3600 time: 2020-12-17 16:08:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7946650e0127aa5f7cbec1a4d3d39c17b1b64419ff7382e0cbdc5bb2d5a72a7eBlock Operator
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