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 5178097 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18448923 epoch_slot_no: 132123 block_no: 5177920 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 1284 time: 2021-01-07 10:26:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07b074d6c038d953abec026805d675805f3ba4fcf6b393a5a78d9e93a90fef12Block Operator
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