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 5159470 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18072561 epoch_slot_no: 187761 block_no: 5159293 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 3498 time: 2021-01-03 01:54:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58d72b13eff526472058be9ab61eedb436fee699a28ff01a9866e754d103a816Block Operator
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