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 5162746 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18138601 epoch_slot_no: 253801 block_no: 5162569 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 6134 time: 2021-01-03 20:14:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a9db740ae85d3cb5a24941b81358caf0bb7b992c0ba83fb41135a3038d7f13aBlock Operator
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