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 5158986 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18062472 epoch_slot_no: 177672 block_no: 5158809 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 5031 time: 2021-01-02 23:06:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f915d542418fc66e6dd31026124ae8a1d91ae98b23d5e0dc1646bf2efa9433cBlock Operator
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