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 5097551 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 16815663 epoch_slot_no: 226863 block_no: 5097374 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 5278 time: 2020-12-19 12:45:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc0e3fcacd20037b5a7d5fde2da3eca6fc1e1f10964bc9687c60bf7fca24c2cfBlock Operator
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