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 5166651 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18216461 epoch_slot_no: 331661 block_no: 5166474 slot_leader_id: 4962722 size: 4685 time: 2021-01-04 17:52:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b6234d8ef17aec4436526f5f71f938a3fb5d75962d558e3b906afe9cbaa0945Block Operator
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