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 5174118 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18369416 epoch_slot_no: 52616 block_no: 5173941 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 6758 time: 2021-01-06 12:21:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4837a189de0c31c4bdd84654281a5fd93d11707d90751649d117abb591e49823Block Operator
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