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 5168816 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18260232 epoch_slot_no: 375432 block_no: 5168639 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 1132 time: 2021-01-05 06:02:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e16840578890830ec397fecc3297231ca962a51bc3ac7ff1c15df9a860be2bdBlock Operator
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