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 5100683 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 16879097 epoch_slot_no: 290297 block_no: 5100506 slot_leader_id: 5100377 size: 4813 time: 2020-12-20 06:23:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a2cd4a5960aaf70f4dccdd679f51134d0a1f5216b4b94a75ce394f45047bd37Block Operator
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