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 5177687 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18440433 epoch_slot_no: 123633 block_no: 5177510 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 1168 time: 2021-01-07 08:05:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1adbb2cd15377aaaf53eccd86d5b7094e6b3707141363651b8273fcaf649d98Block Operator
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