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 5168317 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18250382 epoch_slot_no: 365582 block_no: 5168140 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 1927 time: 2021-01-05 03:17:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf96dfba024f7841e9c9ff7afdee4f23c9faf16b6ceae11d9c872e81e4fa456fBlock Operator
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