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 5146464 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17807175 epoch_slot_no: 354375 block_no: 5146287 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1135 time: 2020-12-31 00:11:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bd38aa9b99322bccdb0b9948afd7fba5b2b7aff93061add8231372882a0c0feBlock Operator
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