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 5153426 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 17950824 epoch_slot_no: 66024 block_no: 5153249 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 2253 time: 2021-01-01 16:05:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8ef94eb9a80a2c316271c9918cad8f6ee3577d607e361512a0951482db3990fBlock Operator
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