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 5162045 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18124705 epoch_slot_no: 239905 block_no: 5161868 slot_leader_id: 5087583 size: 4202 time: 2021-01-03 16:23:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1da2ae588cd1b86a210a49c94679eb6c2240d805f963ed7b372a4a956c9309cBlock Operator
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