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 5170304 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18290879 epoch_slot_no: 406079 block_no: 5170127 slot_leader_id: 5151038 size: 406 time: 2021-01-05 14:32:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed89e19ca586a175bb96270f162ff63aade345076d8979e8b1858863d3a3fd47Block Operator
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