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 5164132 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18166072 epoch_slot_no: 281272 block_no: 5163955 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 5152 time: 2021-01-04 03:52:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeabda273debf654e82a95103b79a418de91e2db2f662837945ee975e0c24b5f7Block Operator
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