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 5178073 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 18448483 epoch_slot_no: 131683 block_no: 5177896 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 5095 time: 2021-01-07 10:19:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7d783f9c968b73023e026bce3ea7303c343a4e9ce47301513710942d519ecdfBlock Operator
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