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 5169486 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18273313 epoch_slot_no: 388513 block_no: 5169309 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 5316 time: 2021-01-05 09:40:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8715e65eed6aee6ca1765a144a7950d0cf3a0df8edf5d4387c61fd3988de5917Block Operator
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