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 5179018 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18466974 epoch_slot_no: 150174 block_no: 5178841 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 6104 time: 2021-01-07 15:27:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1a6e6abd5845f404bc7748073ee53be8fd1d527fb52ff39936340d2281d9301Block Operator
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