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 5166699 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18217480 epoch_slot_no: 332680 block_no: 5166522 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 4197 time: 2021-01-04 18:09:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85870dfc7fa467735f8ee1aef15deacd5f50ba1c9bfaa3c53e96b8041043acc9Block Operator
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