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 5146607 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17810139 epoch_slot_no: 357339 block_no: 5146430 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 805 time: 2020-12-31 01:00:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x504388a7f8c69b52f45240f52fe5dd69977b3755da97b47b0a9e3fa384a311e2Block Operator
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