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 5158172 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18045987 epoch_slot_no: 161187 block_no: 5157995 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 6608 time: 2021-01-02 18:31:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f53a269e9dd37e42ccd9dc18a3bd62e84f1afde65f9027c96e013208a94d80aBlock Operator
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