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 5165553 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18193870 epoch_slot_no: 309070 block_no: 5165376 slot_leader_id: 4562842 size: 290 time: 2021-01-04 11:36:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaf0345f0f547f62ab0c0d4e0d2d87eb3a2906f29c1c3d16bf91d7319f7c65a8Block Operator
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