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 5159998 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18083323 epoch_slot_no: 198523 block_no: 5159821 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 810 time: 2021-01-03 04:53:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2add3afc1ad78c586fde0b2f1fbbff7dba22c3cc8289aaeec087931088715bdbBlock Operator
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