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 5090262 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 16665735 epoch_slot_no: 76935 block_no: 5090085 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 2722 time: 2020-12-17 19:07:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffb8f1bc1a617a6e8bf1324204d1f5f4cd3776bc3f9da3b89e46900a5de698c5Block Operator
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