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 5172646 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18337976 epoch_slot_no: 21176 block_no: 5172469 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 4503 time: 2021-01-06 03:37:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d3915b055d4291e8c08151b29458c43490fa7fa54799ded9c1eacdd94d45407Block Operator
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