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 5163584 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18155030 epoch_slot_no: 270230 block_no: 5163407 slot_leader_id: 5150684 size: 4648 time: 2021-01-04 00:48:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43fee5979294c28a2afe3a7236407b0f1a33fc5d0e30155ed9bd100d83f6653bBlock Operator
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