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 5179489 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18476292 epoch_slot_no: 159492 block_no: 5179312 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 2005 time: 2021-01-07 18:03:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72d502d5f7f764430ae3dfbcc29f109270ae19ffbb06d848873b5c471c1c6c45Block Operator
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