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 5161300 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18109063 epoch_slot_no: 224263 block_no: 5161123 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 1811 time: 2021-01-03 12:02:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa518d649a5e3aa40200df79e0e06b97f2a5d30e7b4b1035ca5eb26b8bda6fb2eBlock Operator
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