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 5165585 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18194601 epoch_slot_no: 309801 block_no: 5165408 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 2611 time: 2021-01-04 11:48:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0857ea28d67054a2c4284fea1114683cae15080e32253f0da04fc9987c8ef829Block Operator
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