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 5093352 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16729485 epoch_slot_no: 140685 block_no: 5093175 slot_leader_id: 4593729 size: 729 time: 2020-12-18 12:49:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc2f6a40fef93452689c08409d8bd8d8717b9b0dfddfb85b6eaa3c1700cbf46bBlock Operator
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