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 5179969 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18486124 epoch_slot_no: 169324 block_no: 5179792 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 450 time: 2021-01-07 20:46:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20b58ac2b3c70bc3a1876989741e1ea3c41ee9ba409111e7445a18f6c37b21aaBlock Operator
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