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 5174081 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18368497 epoch_slot_no: 51697 block_no: 5173904 slot_leader_id: 5086751 size: 1570 time: 2021-01-06 12:06:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cfad876fbc5c18448b187fae903f1dd1a0056a83a17f8874dbac3fc916a0962Block Operator
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