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 5118645 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 17244049 epoch_slot_no: 223249 block_no: 5118468 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 3085 time: 2020-12-24 11:45:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3f60c4c6ebfb247e086cab27a55dd32fb096cd293e555803078a245d745601Block Operator
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