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 5118688 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17244933 epoch_slot_no: 224133 block_no: 5118511 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 3266 time: 2020-12-24 12:00:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x880b8d28de1f47e7bd441631f6ed8f9ff8154243c207430d35e53fd08db25c90Block Operator
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