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 5172053 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18326189 epoch_slot_no: 9389 block_no: 5171876 slot_leader_id: 5066954 size: 4601 time: 2021-01-06 00:21:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2877a62093057ce7f7580f2fc4beb3365abe52c02054db0399b61a45f58b799Block Operator
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