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 5135391 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17582585 epoch_slot_no: 129785 block_no: 5135214 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 2176 time: 2020-12-28 09:47:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4ec9e6979307f7f8b2c81111349b6b6b6fe13ceadda28651211dcf1c214a3f1Block Operator
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