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 5173785 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18362139 epoch_slot_no: 45339 block_no: 5173608 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 4575 time: 2021-01-06 10:20:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa199d323810ec809c3168343e2f1acb0d2db608b4443f1b79b1f08b081f2a557Block Operator
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