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 5157306 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18028735 epoch_slot_no: 143935 block_no: 5157129 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 8301 time: 2021-01-02 13:43:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa7b50ed5619058432cb2c1e70aff440fe71264ca13e26bbb599714bab7f982bBlock Operator
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