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 5137339 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17621310 epoch_slot_no: 168510 block_no: 5137162 slot_leader_id: 4985597 size: 683 time: 2020-12-28 20:33:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x907e3557dfe77bc908ca6540db16387012ebbf2d00698f39829b6b58a7a367c9Block Operator
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