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 5179783 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 18482288 epoch_slot_no: 165488 block_no: 5179606 slot_leader_id: 5151014 size: 14558 time: 2021-01-07 19:42:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2005a5148d2163cf48f0323098628869482121b065cdb6bf3d71eb5211a94910Block Operator
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