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 5168709 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18257941 epoch_slot_no: 373141 block_no: 5168532 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 930 time: 2021-01-05 05:23:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1df9d4ae1b1e01672c890d5650fa519706df9ef17babd18bfad825e80fa28541Block Operator
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