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 5174521 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18378001 epoch_slot_no: 61201 block_no: 5174344 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 5875 time: 2021-01-06 14:44:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x094ab88f3642dbb964fe17324667aaf45b3ecfaa71256f15d5a367c07158b8ddBlock Operator
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