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 5137892 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17632724 epoch_slot_no: 179924 block_no: 5137715 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 1441 time: 2020-12-28 23:43:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cd5539a1fa1ebafc3dd8b82d6d5c105aa9616330155289e317e97f018f98fc0Block Operator
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