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 5178963 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18465698 epoch_slot_no: 148898 block_no: 5178786 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 2415 time: 2021-01-07 15:06:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd98c89cd01c448266bfda521046fb74e7f8811bef8b1a58848991d3b7ef620b7Block Operator
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