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 5136696 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17609202 epoch_slot_no: 156402 block_no: 5136519 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 2182 time: 2020-12-28 17:11:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbb1fc6d66ad1b08a2b49b73d8237896ca5f27ec49dfab5046c598f5ac009c5eBlock Operator
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