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 5090156 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 16663349 epoch_slot_no: 74549 block_no: 5089979 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 6691 time: 2020-12-17 18:27:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ecbf7fca4d9d0b61248e8e27490f9c2fe7d472d24d8fc9dcf0227ec0a0babaaBlock Operator
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