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 5100115 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16867333 epoch_slot_no: 278533 block_no: 5099938 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 1262 time: 2020-12-20 03:07:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c237fded6c534200814d991deccc3c99f0a1bae01e603e743d6d5926e8a4519Block Operator
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