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 5136597 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17607419 epoch_slot_no: 154619 block_no: 5136420 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 1961 time: 2020-12-28 16:41:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb58a9a2483766d55f012b10f75c3a467c9d7bff122a18891dae53fdfde3fcb0fBlock Operator
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