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 5175699 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 18401735 epoch_slot_no: 84935 block_no: 5175522 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 9083 time: 2021-01-06 21:20:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc955a2280cf0540565691df9a32a70d5decfa50fbd5f23db760b0b91dc541afBlock Operator
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