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 5163473 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18153164 epoch_slot_no: 268364 block_no: 5163296 slot_leader_id: 4769970 size: 3510 time: 2021-01-04 00:17:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4f20a0f6eae3eaeef3d92fd5fed4bea17b5421e98b779cb02c3e743de9a1742Block Operator
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