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 5137388 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17622369 epoch_slot_no: 169569 block_no: 5137211 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 682 time: 2020-12-28 20:51:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63ad97c3d7a9874017243a601c6b5f448f712cf0c272ecb51075a2b2206dfe62Block Operator
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