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 5170887 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18303430 epoch_slot_no: 418630 block_no: 5170710 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 2010 time: 2021-01-05 18:02:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb690ee5be25eca5449ede0317db4b8fa6b778f7ed3cc03560eda1b47cb61f708Block Operator
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