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 5174216 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 18371461 epoch_slot_no: 54661 block_no: 5174039 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 11577 time: 2021-01-06 12:55:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe788d55c54486ead1b2cedee1831c821b7aa5cab45285b131bbb283fb2920798Block Operator
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