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 5178230 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 18451520 epoch_slot_no: 134720 block_no: 5178053 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 11264 time: 2021-01-07 11:10:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb6815fcca156a61419b439deef55c522d5f927e2752d8d9197e031f1b303367Block Operator
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