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 5172977 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18344777 epoch_slot_no: 27977 block_no: 5172800 slot_leader_id: 5087787 size: 2404 time: 2021-01-06 05:31:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4bed498e27c34cc019bb0939ad40e8d18a12e1071b57fcfd4791f256ed55f9cBlock Operator
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