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 5174646 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18380423 epoch_slot_no: 63623 block_no: 5174469 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 7685 time: 2021-01-06 15:25:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca9373e3ee653d369477cc2d83df0b7acb40fb8b8928bb619422092680b1d812Block Operator
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