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 5167884 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18241733 epoch_slot_no: 356933 block_no: 5167707 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 1997 time: 2021-01-05 00:53:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19299cf2ad812834741c05e3996f4ed26e201f5d7dd7fbb62dfd317bf1ed6bd2Block Operator
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