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 5139391 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17662157 epoch_slot_no: 209357 block_no: 5139214 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 2334 time: 2020-12-29 07:54:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x971e31b4cdb643bcceaede4ffde56e592f38eca9517c70c730ae33fd8a550b00Block Operator
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