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 5165185 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18186707 epoch_slot_no: 301907 block_no: 5165008 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 5007 time: 2021-01-04 09:36:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf23da5e62be1a5b67d57ea9d5291c7b0f1622ce250661398ac0431585d1e7fa1Block Operator
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