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 5164544 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18174404 epoch_slot_no: 289604 block_no: 5164367 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 2924 time: 2021-01-04 06:11:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcad8f3d237f756f6ccdb124722fa04c835772d4a8b870ba7e44debd797e66eaBlock Operator
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