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 5166568 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 18214788 epoch_slot_no: 329988 block_no: 5166391 slot_leader_id: 4617248 size: 6227 time: 2021-01-04 17:24:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b6375774d2155982452edc1ea950fd4a5a23c1a3f78e0d3c7a03675e126f187Block Operator
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