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 5172832 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18341742 epoch_slot_no: 24942 block_no: 5172655 slot_leader_id: 4898491 size: 1111 time: 2021-01-06 04:40:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd72369e9de030023023e5b4b7a9a252255302ac63be16abe6267c35aff226ad0Block Operator
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