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 5180658 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18500020 epoch_slot_no: 183220 block_no: 5180481 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 2072 time: 2021-01-08 00:38:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x711862aeefe223cbdec089a5f0dabfad860595fd73f90e8b4cb7d5fec42d3547Block Operator
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