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 5138473 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17644382 epoch_slot_no: 191582 block_no: 5138296 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 570 time: 2020-12-29 02:57:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ed8c1fe61370f7f933850ac1c74b94e76dea8b7c0799c0d038921af9cfa27baBlock Operator
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