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 5176587 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 18419099 epoch_slot_no: 102299 block_no: 5176410 slot_leader_id: 5151766 size: 9954 time: 2021-01-07 02:09:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68599bf68c58303d917f949747fa5bb2a3caf066c9df19bae916e2cd751d7e69Block Operator
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