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 5175503 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18397963 epoch_slot_no: 81163 block_no: 5175326 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 7836 time: 2021-01-06 20:17:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1a9739a5dd3d86095800923f73ac0c2c6330a8bdbd25e22856b3ca3d7c7da83Block Operator
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