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 5148614 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17850936 epoch_slot_no: 398136 block_no: 5148437 slot_leader_id: 4938833 size: 248 time: 2020-12-31 12:20:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbacbdea5e3b01c36a90eb22cdd1ab5e667d9d8a1fcffaa4f7060d73946a97c13Block Operator
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