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 5173341 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18352439 epoch_slot_no: 35639 block_no: 5173164 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 648 time: 2021-01-06 07:38:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe655e86c833b9b7e1f2abc3bb99ddd32d3dd0cfec98e515de0651c8a2a51205cBlock Operator
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