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 5179135 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18469266 epoch_slot_no: 152466 block_no: 5178958 slot_leader_id: 4955934 size: 6446 time: 2021-01-07 16:05:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1460812f2eb16d0c44eaa0cf4dd4a9b91bb150eb86c3377065bb8e98cee22f4Block Operator
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