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 5176407 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18415645 epoch_slot_no: 98845 block_no: 5176230 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 4245 time: 2021-01-07 01:12:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a84143f0beedc884ca789942c2f226505ef319dfc5b836c2861a9ceade0782dBlock Operator
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