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 5107002 Details
Epoch: 236 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17008026 epoch_slot_no: 419226 block_no: 5106825 slot_leader_id: 5015212 size: 2931 time: 2020-12-21 18:11:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x969882a127ee7cf01ddd5080e07500e32901e19817b1263be08c685c5ed90830Block Operator
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