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 5165958 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 18202523 epoch_slot_no: 317723 block_no: 5165781 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 25543 time: 2021-01-04 14:00:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed1b62c137e3b8f182efaad2daf0f7a7c8404534164a071d74087e3d94b40c15Block Operator
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