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 5139842 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 17671419 epoch_slot_no: 218619 block_no: 5139665 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 3325 time: 2020-12-29 10:28:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef5d8e34879b59f7f0bbfff5c94650577623812e971293f2fae571bb80291ce8Block Operator
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