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 5126703 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17405251 epoch_slot_no: 384451 block_no: 5126526 slot_leader_id: 4603395 size: 1068 time: 2020-12-26 08:32:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2b2fc60c7ef233b96b3ec75223eab2ff6c9d95b72c93770fd950f5a1c5b0b41Block Operator
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