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 5168448 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18253073 epoch_slot_no: 368273 block_no: 5168271 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 4107 time: 2021-01-05 04:02:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x915211d9b7f974c774ca8fe0f46a7cbb4d885f5d0f13785ebac4f9d6062316d8Block Operator
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