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 5093254 Details
Epoch: 236Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 16727683
epoch_slot_no: 138883
block_no: 5093077
slot_leader_id: 5015212
size: 392
time: 2020-12-18 12:19:34
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1e4c00ee02e261aa03ba3a89529c0cbc662d6a6b7814848403b2a3e953d5da00
Block Operator
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