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 5170002 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18284001 epoch_slot_no: 399201 block_no: 5169825 slot_leader_id: 4976099 size: 2431 time: 2021-01-05 12:38:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x223ffc2553507d8e1a484405312f99f035a1293d23742417516d4b4480d060f0Block Operator
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