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 5160262 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18088466 epoch_slot_no: 203666 block_no: 5160085 slot_leader_id: 5151352 size: 1568 time: 2021-01-03 06:19:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f7c4d34f43984fe7e90dfa9731fb9475f74421196674c83bb508d22e057b995Block Operator
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