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 5152248 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17926152 epoch_slot_no: 41352 block_no: 5152071 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 3781 time: 2021-01-01 09:14:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd337b3bb9575e1c9a13c0c2a1fbbdc541450f78bef2bf745301526a421f08f8aBlock Operator
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