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 5164769 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18178098 epoch_slot_no: 293298 block_no: 5164592 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 3976 time: 2021-01-04 07:13:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x128e5b6abe0aa936f514ee6752c0274534aa4a95870650ee1dca03a5ef42dbf9Block Operator
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