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 5178105 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18449060 epoch_slot_no: 132260 block_no: 5177928 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 1160 time: 2021-01-07 10:29:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f77d49182ca13641e15719d337d1e88160764741c05e8f9e1392f5248cd5d29Block Operator
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