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 5157194 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18026573 epoch_slot_no: 141773 block_no: 5157017 slot_leader_id: 4938703 size: 6902 time: 2021-01-02 13:07:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4fb292a670aa9708307ac064f48fe12ec0a684d9f498a0c51ae3ef2d7268a13Block Operator
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