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 5169266 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18269520 epoch_slot_no: 384720 block_no: 5169089 slot_leader_id: 4564514 size: 3208 time: 2021-01-05 08:36:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f024fad5af686d52823855643d1f80c932bea284b133a370c66b8c8934c3e9dBlock Operator
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