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 5176353 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18414774 epoch_slot_no: 97974 block_no: 5176176 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 4259 time: 2021-01-07 00:57:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x746dcdec2bdc0dbc2d515f09156711e98538ddf8aff3895668fbd2f31982dfa5Block Operator
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