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 5176688 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18421008 epoch_slot_no: 104208 block_no: 5176511 slot_leader_id: 5044455 size: 5966 time: 2021-01-07 02:41:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb271449bfcf78ea68e623aa3cbbd1523ae41e22f3f869975e4d2555178cf6032Block Operator
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