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 5177682 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18440323 epoch_slot_no: 123523 block_no: 5177505 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 6026 time: 2021-01-07 08:03:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cf901d599349b25b284cb7e32c6769c121c9a88f57dc3d0b40671e9e66094e7Block Operator
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