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 5140806 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 17690798 epoch_slot_no: 237998 block_no: 5140629 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 7392 time: 2020-12-29 15:51:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cda390a7edd8cd0dc04ce17e252545c0cc5b2a0a7fbb29d7ffcbe075051d285Block Operator
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