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 5146788 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17813477 epoch_slot_no: 360677 block_no: 5146611 slot_leader_id: 5118137 size: 345 time: 2020-12-31 01:56:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x719280a663effc82bf6464c1a8f31210eba86d0dc42a34c25e34e28d92be755fBlock Operator
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