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 5176234 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 18412358 epoch_slot_no: 95558 block_no: 5176057 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 10716 time: 2021-01-07 00:17:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd181482636f1f037e70587ac2b0752c74225cab81b32f95c1e9dbe9a73ee205dBlock Operator
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