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 5148023 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17839235 epoch_slot_no: 386435 block_no: 5147846 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 1559 time: 2020-12-31 09:05:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51af747c2782982accd67ac942fa5ae8246ac9052f871ffb4a2f55ffd3eb0b2aBlock Operator
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