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 5163037 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18144579 epoch_slot_no: 259779 block_no: 5162860 slot_leader_id: 4593729 size: 6153 time: 2021-01-03 21:54:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c9cb466794bcaea4553fcf8d76233742340ea0ba37b1b0102de01cc7f07d318Block Operator
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