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 5155278 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 17988561 epoch_slot_no: 103761 block_no: 5155101 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 383 time: 2021-01-02 02:34:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eff2f77f381dffae7bc2d9cbc0126a12ec86478f05e8d36e59c73d638274000Block Operator
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