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 5179483 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18476117 epoch_slot_no: 159317 block_no: 5179306 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 11795 time: 2021-01-07 18:00:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2230af12c1eeb97d5de41f27b6dcb7369839063ffe535d93e4420c07ddb05a09Block Operator
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