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 5118897 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 17248786 epoch_slot_no: 227986 block_no: 5118720 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 6306 time: 2020-12-24 13:04:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe92ff7c06a935fce10506709ced5f449fc7dab8928a92d2aa427d5adff491ffBlock Operator
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