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 5170395 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18292961 epoch_slot_no: 408161 block_no: 5170218 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 4579 time: 2021-01-05 15:07:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d8d3c1e44a4eea4aa447644f5f61196648fa568a63446fb3b2f37bc1257b013Block Operator
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