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 5112371 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 17117889 epoch_slot_no: 97089 block_no: 5112194 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 2508 time: 2020-12-23 00:43:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c04a8e2c1f31e6e1ab93698449aacdff5e391a6d73b31284a593f3415196e97Block Operator
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