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 5159556 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18074454 epoch_slot_no: 189654 block_no: 5159379 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 762 time: 2021-01-03 02:25:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94c45f486b272bbf811dc49abadcc50d71961e4455c7b1865b8af23714ecdaccBlock Operator
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