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 5098158 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 16828088 epoch_slot_no: 239288 block_no: 5097981 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 1700 time: 2020-12-19 16:12:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ba6649a946a9a4b932ea8c9f5abea5dd694c0b6a8823af13a547588c6419138Block Operator
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