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 5177518 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18437174 epoch_slot_no: 120374 block_no: 5177341 slot_leader_id: 5086735 size: 3401 time: 2021-01-07 07:11:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9f14945d58b3cffd2a6beedfbb5ed9f2a39107b3d987376ea55542785787505Block Operator
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