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 5149978 Details
Epoch: 238 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17878367 epoch_slot_no: 425567 block_no: 5149801 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 1809 time: 2020-12-31 19:57:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x828baa312ae41a064aa330694fe78297549930a220911ef77e392f65d1988e5aBlock Operator
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