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 5157202 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18026736 epoch_slot_no: 141936 block_no: 5157025 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 3526 time: 2021-01-02 13:10:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a40aa902c1115de356cae2f9bbf1a25e5abbe25b57d9352f9b618d298a5a0eeBlock Operator
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