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 5128990 Details
Epoch: 237 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17451307 epoch_slot_no: 430507 block_no: 5128813 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 766 time: 2020-12-26 21:19:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a9a3cccd2b986ff54361154e1ee5230ac3d55d357aa34f78124327d6631b733Block Operator
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