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 5171867 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18322567 epoch_slot_no: 5767 block_no: 5171690 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 2895 time: 2021-01-05 23:20:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3ee52bf6a2e04b57c7fda45ebe3feaea37903ffd8f4cb64f6d8e05c8290a0daBlock Operator
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