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 5172183 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 18328598 epoch_slot_no: 11798 block_no: 5172006 slot_leader_id: 5151170 size: 17577 time: 2021-01-06 01:01:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x066ebef8dbd6320c95e1e0c6a19aef10b975a9cd89fcfcac4f150591ce3818bbBlock Operator
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