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 5137348 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17621467 epoch_slot_no: 168667 block_no: 5137171 slot_leader_id: 4660880 size: 648 time: 2020-12-28 20:35:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe04799aa15b9c9a5bd51a9ef318c61e995d9650d54f48b5c52c0ae70a85204a3Block Operator
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