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 5163350 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18150739 epoch_slot_no: 265939 block_no: 5163173 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 1519 time: 2021-01-03 23:37:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb8c1ed506039138bc5f63452f4493386975d8069656cb909a3c96b01f4e074aBlock Operator
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