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 5090211 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16664675 epoch_slot_no: 75875 block_no: 5090034 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 829 time: 2020-12-17 18:49:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5364fb724ff169956482aa0be9133504930ac7d05139ff046d4742502657c61aBlock Operator
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