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 5151156 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17903841 epoch_slot_no: 19041 block_no: 5150979 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 2606 time: 2021-01-01 03:02:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x935f16a46ad6be3f2506fc6643b50f2d1c2569e5abdeee707584cbda1b041ac7Block Operator
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