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 5129615 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 17464307 epoch_slot_no: 11507 block_no: 5129438 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 5053 time: 2020-12-27 00:56:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x765fb5cd47278ad90b34c0ada3c17c454be0eabbe6bc8d6df3354501ab8a11aaBlock Operator
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