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 5164008 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18163526 epoch_slot_no: 278726 block_no: 5163831 slot_leader_id: 5164008 size: 6345 time: 2021-01-04 03:10:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08ab4b799fa70eb81704d8f144e9d341ea0cfb234e81f9d44201beeba9a8040eBlock Operator
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