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 5167479 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18233635 epoch_slot_no: 348835 block_no: 5167302 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 1585 time: 2021-01-04 22:38:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12346d778dba4a37e61116f8f9eec98dc844d48fd229ff7f5177fc8171527d71Block Operator
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