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 5137874 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17632339 epoch_slot_no: 179539 block_no: 5137697 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 1764 time: 2020-12-28 23:37:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5fbf20f62a073b472cc8fdf2074d62dae0940b7acfefad4d8198cea09e26fa1Block Operator
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