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 5170719 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18299833 epoch_slot_no: 415033 block_no: 5170542 slot_leader_id: 5003307 size: 10781 time: 2021-01-05 17:02:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97d5a9b0d977e830736768892c9ab9b2d35eca859e2461b4797be729949780f0Block Operator
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