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 5157683 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18036151 epoch_slot_no: 151351 block_no: 5157506 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 426 time: 2021-01-02 15:47:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9521aea33be52a8be7cdbfaf53d6000077ca3795afbf4d03e8ac32a409ab045dBlock Operator
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