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 5169249 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18269127 epoch_slot_no: 384327 block_no: 5169072 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 1559 time: 2021-01-05 08:30:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea7677133124670184b477b27d891c8ee8d8c990d1852bd5e3dce1ea8bb29a4bBlock Operator
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