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 5173500 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18355905 epoch_slot_no: 39105 block_no: 5173323 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 5835 time: 2021-01-06 08:36:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac7f7c016503d00cb9c4d9352783453be44505de1038a2ac9e1520303236d01dBlock Operator
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