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 5181721 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18522175 epoch_slot_no: 205375 block_no: 5181544 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 9312 time: 2021-01-08 06:47:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a80cbeeb5be62c160481909ca01642a0fc11eaec1b827d6cf03d118b11f5cfaBlock Operator
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