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 5171881 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18322964 epoch_slot_no: 6164 block_no: 5171704 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 5586 time: 2021-01-05 23:27:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84d3ae1ed5e731fd3564c3d7481220e8bec4e136ca09c4df8fc964541afbfd00Block Operator
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