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 5170024 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18284550 epoch_slot_no: 399750 block_no: 5169847 slot_leader_id: 4490692 size: 387 time: 2021-01-05 12:47:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06fb373a333091935e52d497d38b504457eaad712610ff4754e155dc80299e13Block Operator
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