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 5166691 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18217264 epoch_slot_no: 332464 block_no: 5166514 slot_leader_id: 4593729 size: 1210 time: 2021-01-04 18:05:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa88513289c80667465fe38327c31e81cf3384cb31502c3058b936acc1ae58112Block Operator
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