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 5161609 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18115558 epoch_slot_no: 230758 block_no: 5161432 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 1285 time: 2021-01-03 13:50:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe626b2a62e9db2b3307f374f86174f4da362184c4b8cab5d813a7f4d4eefd60dBlock Operator
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