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 5171265 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18311157 epoch_slot_no: 426357 block_no: 5171088 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 5932 time: 2021-01-05 20:10:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe62a3ccd3772f92b8865bf4ac27c7aa475dca2e830f0f942766a01150d5de85fBlock Operator
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