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 5170708 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 18299707 epoch_slot_no: 414907 block_no: 5170531 slot_leader_id: 4938964 size: 12337 time: 2021-01-05 16:59:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9fbbd3fac52326500251c60989c335a4373b3c9cf50627ecb345aa1b97c8ce9Block Operator
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