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 5174420 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 18375983 epoch_slot_no: 59183 block_no: 5174243 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 16549 time: 2021-01-06 14:11:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5ac702a9f89ebebbf08379431346a82847352382948d24a025e6d2092f94e1fBlock Operator
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