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 5170519 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 18295666 epoch_slot_no: 410866 block_no: 5170342 slot_leader_id: 4578566 size: 7766 time: 2021-01-05 15:52:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x892364a11f85f8dea179b297cb9cced767f5cba5d437430639c72f017d5e03a1Block Operator
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