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 5176659 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18420395 epoch_slot_no: 103595 block_no: 5176482 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 3820 time: 2021-01-07 02:31:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d83e33bd5573b37da8abfba125e3d8ae411dd0d0cae8a54a8d76a0917ae84fbBlock Operator
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