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 5112353 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17117511 epoch_slot_no: 96711 block_no: 5112176 slot_leader_id: 4976099 size: 3474 time: 2020-12-23 00:36:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d90663017cc61f2d88dd5f0afb4c8c0b92f159d0c99ef1be816d4a284086ab1Block Operator
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