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 5170142 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18287323 epoch_slot_no: 402523 block_no: 5169965 slot_leader_id: 5088394 size: 3646 time: 2021-01-05 13:33:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b1ec5874127c41bcc6e5da7691866685ec38f4e984c7e1e8b36aaf5ae15234Block Operator
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