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 5174438 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 18376342 epoch_slot_no: 59542 block_no: 5174261 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 6419 time: 2021-01-06 14:17:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ee67762edceee8b8461c631c0a85d99d3ca19370f9448f6a53b97bbf74c053eBlock Operator
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