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 5138106 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17637010 epoch_slot_no: 184210 block_no: 5137929 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 2406 time: 2020-12-29 00:55:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9241b99dd7fa3581d7724e5b3fca8f317d315ddf381fd45764a14ff25174a28Block Operator
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