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 5166589 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 18215173 epoch_slot_no: 330373 block_no: 5166412 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 6549 time: 2021-01-04 17:31:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafff62eeb1d0c44be628aef79d6425f2287825a0f56821a0b1d41604bfa87f37Block Operator
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