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 5179924 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 18485288 epoch_slot_no: 168488 block_no: 5179747 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 4774 time: 2021-01-07 20:32:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f8ca7f4a90e25eb618d656f1de42852982cae76651708bce229a73ce373fe24Block Operator
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