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 5146807 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17813897 epoch_slot_no: 361097 block_no: 5146630 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 1952 time: 2020-12-31 02:03:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9e06da910f48372199c278568345dfec8d8a41a600dd6e6f18ff92b6f9365d9Block Operator
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