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 5174657 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 18380667 epoch_slot_no: 63867 block_no: 5174480 slot_leader_id: 5087519 size: 11240 time: 2021-01-06 15:29:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x724dc791c441c1694883d9422a4960b8fdb589add5b215392378a3a3ffa63ca2Block Operator
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