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 5170194 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18288589 epoch_slot_no: 403789 block_no: 5170017 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 4386 time: 2021-01-05 13:54:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8834171edbf3dd446968f81a37516aaf2aa478b01f72b95551f404be601bc3b0Block Operator
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