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 5173885 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18364201 epoch_slot_no: 47401 block_no: 5173708 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 3925 time: 2021-01-06 10:54:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe940fe4d66757ea6320406a0650224250b2d5cbf060c2ef4dafe398f77516750Block Operator
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