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 5125896 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17389469 epoch_slot_no: 368669 block_no: 5125719 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 4286 time: 2020-12-26 04:09:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71b3242718fbfeaf7fe09d5256486eb9f9ea7a36244e94e8680b2b3b9543acaBlock Operator
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