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 5173481 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 18355549 epoch_slot_no: 38749 block_no: 5173304 slot_leader_id: 5086819 size: 12353 time: 2021-01-06 08:30:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30b3f1bcfb7f8edcfb2ed6fe78a684ab1d99d48ce8f6c0def849dd8287b0eb8dBlock Operator
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