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 5105271 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 16972854 epoch_slot_no: 384054 block_no: 5105094 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 806 time: 2020-12-21 08:25:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe07954c8c3ab7982f276c421319a3b76612605b84fb991d81f872a468ea094cdBlock Operator
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