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 5123402 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17339661 epoch_slot_no: 318861 block_no: 5123225 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 1413 time: 2020-12-25 14:19:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bacda0a116bffff7133a0bd0d865a9c7e36b702d7817a93d7c5e96c27de2870Block Operator
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