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 5175663 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18401033 epoch_slot_no: 84233 block_no: 5175486 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 5637 time: 2021-01-06 21:08:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26a86855b6de14fc67293a7fd4e90233e51164523ca308e011bbc7cc99286d28Block Operator
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