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 5149269 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17863947 epoch_slot_no: 411147 block_no: 5149092 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 1040 time: 2020-12-31 15:57:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb17e0f9b1cead75be3fb6d064ac1a71f41f5d08ce8c462b39209412f5ffa8b61Block Operator
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