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 5170223 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18289047 epoch_slot_no: 404247 block_no: 5170046 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 5948 time: 2021-01-05 14:02:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefbf35a79f9b72a1ce6ccd368e821cbf391e69efc0c44c6ce0e56a37f03cf65cBlock Operator
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