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 5150952 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 17899547 epoch_slot_no: 14747 block_no: 5150775 slot_leader_id: 4702299 size: 2785 time: 2021-01-01 01:50:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1137f214ebb37ca15cfa66b8fe066294bd71b14c8898b84635f17a542e059a5cBlock Operator
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