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 5154804 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 17979299 epoch_slot_no: 94499 block_no: 5154627 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 6729 time: 2021-01-01 23:59:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa094654c032877db18af835b7ba1ca82c49c32bbe1caf5291386f0d54ba4bc76Block Operator
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