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 5159270 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18068445 epoch_slot_no: 183645 block_no: 5159093 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 1107 time: 2021-01-03 00:45:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1483a0b1562c21c687914456903d2718c05e9041250478faaa201dc57aa97a4eBlock Operator
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