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 5144350 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 17762794 epoch_slot_no: 309994 block_no: 5144173 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 1243 time: 2020-12-30 11:51:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2d4985e3329aec63e7352af9f7d5eb1d27195a16beb63cbe201cb65cba73b1dBlock Operator
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