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 5163146 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18146570 epoch_slot_no: 261770 block_no: 5162969 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 622 time: 2021-01-03 22:27:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83b12da22a75e35ff440d38762fc76bd22a0a16c8ec2d795872441e8625f1740Block Operator
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