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 5174109 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 18369292 epoch_slot_no: 52492 block_no: 5173932 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 10531 time: 2021-01-06 12:19:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72afc45393c3bbdd4d35d238ed640a30843700376b48e4e574f18a9da5c054b8Block Operator
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