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 5179362 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18473630 epoch_slot_no: 156830 block_no: 5179185 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 4911 time: 2021-01-07 17:18:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd99399d7eb8ff2f7db8f3ccc41274332423e0bbae46dc963cedbd1fe6cfa017fBlock Operator
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