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 5166117 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18205782 epoch_slot_no: 320982 block_no: 5165940 slot_leader_id: 5086751 size: 3656 time: 2021-01-04 14:54:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a31f0c087b0a20c5f1b69190661fb85d424130d284cacd5428e1951c1c4918aBlock Operator
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