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 5165427 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18191411 epoch_slot_no: 306611 block_no: 5165250 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 4715 time: 2021-01-04 10:55:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc44865fec2e85fc5373bcd105b31ea176fb6e8718d8da4a7bf84114ff442a2e6Block Operator
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