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 5017161 Details
Epoch: 232 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 15166943 epoch_slot_no: 306143 block_no: 5016984 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 1790 time: 2020-11-30 10:47:14 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ff73e6ae419182179bbd7d22f6d6dab0708196481caf99a9252816e4afcdc26Block Operator
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