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 5161682 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18116914 epoch_slot_no: 232114 block_no: 5161505 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 7135 time: 2021-01-03 14:13:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf37be5ba7c3d1e3685327b83232aa69af333719ea7b50acfe4092d61bf3f62fBlock Operator
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