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 5160651 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18096392 epoch_slot_no: 211592 block_no: 5160474 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 3297 time: 2021-01-03 08:31:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb578fed3cb015306bbd5c69ec7cf35918810c22f663e0e6f482a1d9f5a571dddBlock Operator
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