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 5174314 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18373664 epoch_slot_no: 56864 block_no: 5174137 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 3126 time: 2021-01-06 13:32:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106c8b2a240abb5f50d604ba22ef3e6dbcaaba6b00c3670aac2466faea2ab451Block Operator
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