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 5144196 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17759795 epoch_slot_no: 306995 block_no: 5144019 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 5141 time: 2020-12-30 11:01:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c39dea901643c553b983bbbb50322884f31024a6ddb347c25a05e0beefad5b7Block Operator
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