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 5166178 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18206883 epoch_slot_no: 322083 block_no: 5166001 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 2476 time: 2021-01-04 15:12:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a0b7c0240ae1ee684826e9e1e561c6554cbd0cda7eb5ab349071892cb36b560Block Operator
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