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 5170355 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18291876 epoch_slot_no: 407076 block_no: 5170178 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 752 time: 2021-01-05 14:49:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x943bdc27ecb604ceb20c0878cc658121d4fb285f5ee3d907a62713985f6e78c2Block Operator
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