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 5106416 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 16995957 epoch_slot_no: 407157 block_no: 5106239 slot_leader_id: 4898491 size: 524 time: 2020-12-21 14:50:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7b1c6d16ec6aa393431ff986b381750c15c6209be6931bb110d139de3e2a06Block Operator
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