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 5116778 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 17206476 epoch_slot_no: 185676 block_no: 5116601 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 1234 time: 2020-12-24 01:19:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbebe98b2e9f593b5908ca24b2b081ca6ce9173439cfdeaf32b79e172a80daf5aBlock Operator
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