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 5096896 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16801686 epoch_slot_no: 212886 block_no: 5096719 slot_leader_id: 4571562 size: 853 time: 2020-12-19 08:52:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x068ad663cbef390992221ef73017c83f0abc42abfb0dcbbf56b5a8a1e664d49cBlock Operator
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