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 5140661 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 17687604 epoch_slot_no: 234804 block_no: 5140484 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 2128 time: 2020-12-29 14:58:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0a2cf17382e27b0fc9873af3cc5b9b500c218a4f94b849582da3cc0960fa8ddBlock Operator
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