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 5145041 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17777251 epoch_slot_no: 324451 block_no: 5144864 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 1658 time: 2020-12-30 15:52:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e6ad39eb0c0d13fea50446c005dde05927a48a7fe3a4ab7bb83bc1b22c2e74eBlock Operator
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