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 5169157 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18267333 epoch_slot_no: 382533 block_no: 5168980 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 657 time: 2021-01-05 08:00:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73940c606f646c5882775701f9b6b5033e99bca8fb46a0f275202632a6496bd1Block Operator
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