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 5113662 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17142717 epoch_slot_no: 121917 block_no: 5113485 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 1715 time: 2020-12-23 07:36:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5d6d871512239e25fa9ec66696e23dc62e1d8fc9337e7ae60f2fbcef3d28687Block Operator
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