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 5170109 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18286479 epoch_slot_no: 401679 block_no: 5169932 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 1021 time: 2021-01-05 13:19:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72ec0c2d4be10aee9d5798cf26ee016b5db685e79ee9cfcbb4d796082ad12ebcBlock Operator
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