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 5162578 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18135389 epoch_slot_no: 250589 block_no: 5162401 slot_leader_id: 5162578 size: 9040 time: 2021-01-03 19:21:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4f30ce50eaedf27dd79bf6cd07a6307fc553eaaaba9cf7e1d6cd20be63f1375Block Operator
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