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 5171472 Details
Epoch: 239 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 18315097 epoch_slot_no: 430297 block_no: 5171295 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 4682 time: 2021-01-05 21:16:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8167c3f246fb474d577e0b2e70f94c6305d30b0d7b87690ebbbe56d062ebf3Block Operator
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