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 5158540 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 18053542 epoch_slot_no: 168742 block_no: 5158363 slot_leader_id: 4985597 size: 4551 time: 2021-01-02 20:37:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x516d71e352cd77fad1ab031fd3183b5ea239a240e5cbabf1b975d526c9ab950aBlock Operator
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