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 5161888 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18121300 epoch_slot_no: 236500 block_no: 5161711 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 1447 time: 2021-01-03 15:26:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd71b29362e07f73fad918f457e7429b710a723199f47bfacf614bfb028c5845Block Operator
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