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 5149919 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 17876982 epoch_slot_no: 424182 block_no: 5149742 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 3902 time: 2020-12-31 19:34:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36059ebd6ca738c5a813b17883152819aaae5b4454868d6577a79c239f0062b6Block Operator
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