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 5151607 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 17913050 epoch_slot_no: 28250 block_no: 5151430 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 3056 time: 2021-01-01 05:35:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd97ad153cb4c6a00a1091c63c1c578e8c0fa3e0fc4704d8b7ee41a32d020b3Block Operator
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