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 5174842 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18384535 epoch_slot_no: 67735 block_no: 5174665 slot_leader_id: 5151421 size: 9437 time: 2021-01-06 16:33:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81d29d940e5c6dfe492ea007fdf13df5f80117a78354cf88ed70ec49edca9064Block Operator
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