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 5156394 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18010919 epoch_slot_no: 126119 block_no: 5156217 slot_leader_id: 5087193 size: 1277 time: 2021-01-02 08:46:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f29786eb2dc1fed9b85d78761bd229dc3ac4c70e0e47937f6993479b4a4b3cBlock Operator
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