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 5137350 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 17621536 epoch_slot_no: 168736 block_no: 5137173 slot_leader_id: 4568512 size: 3726 time: 2020-12-28 20:37:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fbf079a9195f2aaaedb9d0ed9b54181a03e3c6571251b593f42ec7203ac6b7aBlock Operator
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