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 5175462 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 18397041 epoch_slot_no: 80241 block_no: 5175285 slot_leader_id: 5133886 size: 11731 time: 2021-01-06 20:02:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b4aa68c014d67a65b35a4db2d7d3f68ff15d01a517f1dd274156b4c999b53c9Block Operator
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