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 5177293 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18432882 epoch_slot_no: 116082 block_no: 5177116 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 5055 time: 2021-01-07 05:59:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x261b19beca517dc74414d5213654f6d0680061570e9985faa24968936e9d438cBlock Operator
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