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 5158785 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18058791 epoch_slot_no: 173991 block_no: 5158608 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 2531 time: 2021-01-02 22:04:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdadb8920fdff659e2fb1ada902889c52a96f54eb83725436aa7ea37858193e5dBlock Operator
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