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 5175308 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18393949 epoch_slot_no: 77149 block_no: 5175131 slot_leader_id: 5063926 size: 7437 time: 2021-01-06 19:10:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02143a7e93db8042620882fe3cd1957b34f9574e602d5f8911ba8e1185d5c168Block Operator
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