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 5167157 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18227205 epoch_slot_no: 342405 block_no: 5166980 slot_leader_id: 4564695 size: 1000 time: 2021-01-04 20:51:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d10563577ba90c3c8460532bdde942e7fb0d71b68c054eadd568f9cdc73bef5Block Operator
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