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 5166362 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18210682 epoch_slot_no: 325882 block_no: 5166185 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 1528 time: 2021-01-04 16:16:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01876e1f5361c85fd8d682f8bc58c542e24b766ccfd0cd1c4545f7faf6493419Block Operator
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