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 5152852 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17938886 epoch_slot_no: 54086 block_no: 5152675 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 3328 time: 2021-01-01 12:46:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2586101c803ea9ac972cd6a4407afb134d696bfbc13da69b789648817a04cbabBlock Operator
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