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 5109875 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17066329 epoch_slot_no: 45529 block_no: 5109698 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 823 time: 2020-12-22 10:23:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75ec17f4d1fa7719aa64bb200cfc150d9b3472c998dd0952334ee99be4ed2ac0Block Operator
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