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 5180204 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18490864 epoch_slot_no: 174064 block_no: 5180027 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 678 time: 2021-01-07 22:05:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x879f09bb487822423b74360b63803bbf6621ef7572a9523b6004d40da225af70Block Operator
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