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 5110349 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 17076027 epoch_slot_no: 55227 block_no: 5110172 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 7309 time: 2020-12-22 13:05:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x048d61cd4981782800b0d11fb1832eb4782edb47e042ef92add4c9c2839d2d5eBlock Operator
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