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 5165071 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18184588 epoch_slot_no: 299788 block_no: 5164894 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 3343 time: 2021-01-04 09:01:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb45b84abe9fc5e11dd94b5db6b56dd25682349532897fbc57e13b19991e725cBlock Operator
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