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 5157606 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18034848 epoch_slot_no: 150048 block_no: 5157429 slot_leader_id: 5151170 size: 3269 time: 2021-01-02 15:25:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c589408f5dc2f3de3c795ef832cf7017dd1dcd860483f9cbb2fcad2f3c9de9Block Operator
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