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 5175784 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 18403467 epoch_slot_no: 86667 block_no: 5175607 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 10559 time: 2021-01-06 21:49:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cb1291d35c8e0d4d3efc709526e63c6ae02408999fd3eecd2b3c6386799188eBlock Operator
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