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 5144012 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17756038 epoch_slot_no: 303238 block_no: 5143835 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 1778 time: 2020-12-30 09:58:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02594abcfa180ce1f2eadcd5f60335a53f76d43d9935b65bd97d7155ac0a25d0Block Operator
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