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 5104261 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 16951839 epoch_slot_no: 363039 block_no: 5104084 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 2171 time: 2020-12-21 02:35:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08b33270284e682a94af28fdb64b62962e50b618e686d25fd92648ba17799d76Block Operator
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