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 5139707 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17668580 epoch_slot_no: 215780 block_no: 5139530 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 2172 time: 2020-12-29 09:41:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0232c195e900b2f118c5006dea78d0745158845cc6e5b92780fec7bad10e14eBlock Operator
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