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 5148896 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17856701 epoch_slot_no: 403901 block_no: 5148719 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 1593 time: 2020-12-31 13:56:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1532834c124561958e92323cd8337dc4cdae37c82be1bba6ffd3ea9e9f63838cBlock Operator
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