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 5158664 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18056160 epoch_slot_no: 171360 block_no: 5158487 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 7957 time: 2021-01-02 21:20:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fd3037a155e3c5013cc16d742331dfb4056d242f2ab2a4b6f10ed151b0bb948Block Operator
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