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 5181266 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18512669 epoch_slot_no: 195869 block_no: 5181089 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 2830 time: 2021-01-08 04:09:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x384f787a852792a295395e679f8d8b0b88aa768a2520f391762c91513d841d1dBlock Operator
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