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 5097823 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16820817 epoch_slot_no: 232017 block_no: 5097646 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 1378 time: 2020-12-19 14:11:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x428607c456259950db02b70f56a6ffcffa3bb3d2b82ecdd2729e08a5d7eb4892Block Operator
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