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 5174492 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18377389 epoch_slot_no: 60589 block_no: 5174315 slot_leader_id: 5086738 size: 2597 time: 2021-01-06 14:34:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04d4dbbc3d7ff119c61d5e4fc6b39d21a686253761d05f98c509e23a7a4930b9Block Operator
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