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 5179694 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 18480664 epoch_slot_no: 163864 block_no: 5179517 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 11211 time: 2021-01-07 19:15:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28fdc0e863487cf41e9d5e796d04a08104db66854273ae35983b8d9206005268Block Operator
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