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 5091190 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16684870 epoch_slot_no: 96070 block_no: 5091013 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 3855 time: 2020-12-18 00:26:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be66dad9daf86a0e718709f75129df36dc3e99d1b3f11973cc306ce4fdb1d3cBlock Operator
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