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 5169410 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18271964 epoch_slot_no: 387164 block_no: 5169233 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 1744 time: 2021-01-05 09:17:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c72509d05727fb59c5b5cd305c4d9191e3c399aba042bca74b2e6d1dd56e910Block Operator
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