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 5167341 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18231157 epoch_slot_no: 346357 block_no: 5167164 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 3658 time: 2021-01-04 21:57:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89229198db36d299ab7d5fd1ae3ede34d12a8b9964c64ad4865579ca7762e36cBlock Operator
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