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 5178239 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18451648 epoch_slot_no: 134848 block_no: 5178062 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 387 time: 2021-01-07 11:12:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x715b3081359fc37f2782e2325b63c9932289aea1407a38a6179770d80dce31d7Block Operator
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