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 5112826 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 17126605 epoch_slot_no: 105805 block_no: 5112649 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 2506 time: 2020-12-23 03:08:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b0f0043d83cdaa5d1ebcedf1a2f3ed74ac00b326aea7ce75306353faac02169Block Operator
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