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 5167953 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18243123 epoch_slot_no: 358323 block_no: 5167776 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 4215 time: 2021-01-05 01:16:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7876e5fd5647a4e41e1b39a71f8d0f930ba43a2398955ab3c8f62b5556e6e4e8Block Operator
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