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 5116734 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17205588 epoch_slot_no: 184788 block_no: 5116557 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 1684 time: 2020-12-24 01:04:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e9d5368ff542d0420cfb5c686a6fdb7dbde04807ee770ad8a3b868ccfbb14feBlock Operator
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