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 5110317 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 17075423 epoch_slot_no: 54623 block_no: 5110140 slot_leader_id: 5087583 size: 3702 time: 2020-12-22 12:55:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a5d0a59af0fd184a0f03afd6596423119c3237fc8960d13095794841a8cfdaaBlock Operator
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