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 5180855 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18504207 epoch_slot_no: 187407 block_no: 5180678 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 2407 time: 2021-01-08 01:48:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x904578ea60bcb434525298ea8fc647dd0f9bc4fe3221d036b3ed047e385c0bd5Block Operator
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