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 5120549 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17282682 epoch_slot_no: 261882 block_no: 5120372 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 920 time: 2020-12-24 22:29:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0463c0d86fb91be78efdf6b3791328b774b814a7e1a3e75bf61e2758095345f3Block Operator
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