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 5159647 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18076348 epoch_slot_no: 191548 block_no: 5159470 slot_leader_id: 4605634 size: 2741 time: 2021-01-03 02:57:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0895b183827fc7340707bf4f68e8d35a4b084a3175c9901b43897b2bd06ef84Block Operator
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