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 5169383 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18271477 epoch_slot_no: 386677 block_no: 5169206 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 1688 time: 2021-01-05 09:09:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x729a7ebfa0e726ef5bb1d1d49865d58faf83623d5f7e6af347fd0614ea8a30c2Block Operator
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