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 5178947 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 18465486 epoch_slot_no: 148686 block_no: 5178770 slot_leader_id: 5073488 size: 14718 time: 2021-01-07 15:02:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ffbf1f7f8f253cf0a9b47e22782d0a555567bcf0814975a9205a29f674d9a21Block Operator
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