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 5171144 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18308630 epoch_slot_no: 423830 block_no: 5170967 slot_leader_id: 5150684 size: 5750 time: 2021-01-05 19:28:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc94a666d0a36ef5f0d5af426d8a61d2019fb3de1b6b9b7df6d8394e6ac471dBlock Operator
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