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 5144554 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 17767277 epoch_slot_no: 314477 block_no: 5144377 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 1280 time: 2020-12-30 13:06:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c559979ec99630ceec240633b437da126baaf0071a4a06016cc339fda4f048Block Operator
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