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 5176221 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 18412107 epoch_slot_no: 95307 block_no: 5176044 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 12782 time: 2021-01-07 00:13:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f9fedb19c07c3a42534411c2dd04e53a3e2635bea3338c338fd73290898f347Block Operator
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