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 5142715 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 17729838 epoch_slot_no: 277038 block_no: 5142538 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 5135 time: 2020-12-30 02:42:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3fbcd699549aefe3c37c765ee2f258adbefbc58f5b96be3cbef60a9bc2139e5Block Operator
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