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 5117007 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 17211335 epoch_slot_no: 190535 block_no: 5116830 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 2417 time: 2020-12-24 02:40:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f6c39828aa903816d8fa86a3c4a2476773b08994f4556ee7d4fdda08bedf4c0Block Operator
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