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 5131106 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17494958 epoch_slot_no: 42158 block_no: 5130929 slot_leader_id: 4892334 size: 973 time: 2020-12-27 09:27:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x952a155bc8374e515bf6a61d98a6995e1120f7e98610f54ed8d5bff1ecf71a42Block Operator
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