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 5101597 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16898079 epoch_slot_no: 309279 block_no: 5101420 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 993 time: 2020-12-20 11:39:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd9a32b3a24b90e8aad0655150bc15c83760da2075109d449c9ca8bb91580522Block Operator
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