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 5173267 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18350823 epoch_slot_no: 34023 block_no: 5173090 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 4816 time: 2021-01-06 07:11:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd09959f99897a10be4c8ebdbc5c91f04195d35107dcb423287526725dd7ae802Block Operator
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