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 5143249 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17739982 epoch_slot_no: 287182 block_no: 5143072 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 4273 time: 2020-12-30 05:31:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c9339fa1efb63655b406f43d94be603e9b8ebf355b49cd33b49bca95d3fd4fBlock Operator
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