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 5130893 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17490647 epoch_slot_no: 37847 block_no: 5130716 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 2929 time: 2020-12-27 08:15:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x677be05f30ac6183d39e03db9d3c61e3260995d8b8deb5c4e60e438f63dc4567Block Operator
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