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 5168329 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18250574 epoch_slot_no: 365774 block_no: 5168152 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 4083 time: 2021-01-05 03:21:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff9dea6601acc15c6231085dd68c8d7a1880f4522fa2a65df1152fd846171c64Block Operator
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