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 5176642 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18420016 epoch_slot_no: 103216 block_no: 5176465 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 7699 time: 2021-01-07 02:25:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3754cd51483d4063ebf10250e42e0c58fc35f17a4644bd07db8e1716f84ccc3eBlock Operator
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