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 5178707 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 18460849 epoch_slot_no: 144049 block_no: 5178530 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 8158 time: 2021-01-07 13:45:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5507cf9bafe84ca17937f7eff78118abcd0a18d6751e11134700d62a881f414Block Operator
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