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 5129241 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17456495 epoch_slot_no: 3695 block_no: 5129064 slot_leader_id: 5098945 size: 920 time: 2020-12-26 22:46:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b6a5476c7dd639253d3c9073ff275928ddb4e0263dd987fbaf234a608170feBlock Operator
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