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 5171572 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18317032 epoch_slot_no: 232 block_no: 5171395 slot_leader_id: 5086735 size: 2037 time: 2021-01-05 21:48:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35df504ce6a8e8e0e699a2caa9867af9334055521afc10ff29ca3e0f1837c807Block Operator
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