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 5174113 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18369358 epoch_slot_no: 52558 block_no: 5173936 slot_leader_id: 4635737 size: 6754 time: 2021-01-06 12:20:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d5eea63da15d192eab2f29d19c283cdcbe2d1f59a1e4a8e90de6ab59762365Block Operator
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