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 5118360 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 17238347 epoch_slot_no: 217547 block_no: 5118183 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 1179 time: 2020-12-24 10:10:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7307517f387f1b8c113617b893a2e62e41073e2ab8da0fdd9c49fe0887a7ecd2Block Operator
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