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 5175182 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18391577 epoch_slot_no: 74777 block_no: 5175005 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 4075 time: 2021-01-06 18:31:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x109d17d897fda14915dc651cff3e8484ad20a56db3bd84c7c4ea8087275c0220Block Operator
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