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 5174661 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18380789 epoch_slot_no: 63989 block_no: 5174484 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 4547 time: 2021-01-06 15:31:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38c2709d273fea1b8ed07b8a08f28eeaa653c0289fdca94c23f30a886007ec7eBlock Operator
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