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 5170915 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18304036 epoch_slot_no: 419236 block_no: 5170738 slot_leader_id: 5044455 size: 3789 time: 2021-01-05 18:12:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x372fe38c307935f0533cc5a65483702711b799b85eb5b0353a0d786874e1d851Block Operator
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