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 5145589 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17788588 epoch_slot_no: 335788 block_no: 5145412 slot_leader_id: 5085811 size: 2308 time: 2020-12-30 19:01:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2035f157103470d3ab753fcd785706dbdedb755f67a789e21ded89af35b3f70bBlock Operator
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