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 5159182 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18066669 epoch_slot_no: 181869 block_no: 5159005 slot_leader_id: 4588711 size: 6275 time: 2021-01-03 00:16:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a7ada1b395f4c5e0824440d19352d637fce42669af455c8ff29c7d826154bd4Block Operator
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