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 5182135 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18530229 epoch_slot_no: 213429 block_no: 5181958 slot_leader_id: 5087541 size: 5978 time: 2021-01-08 09:02:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef0f26373bba4d93e1cfcd396316f2c6275d28ed0d51fc5e2e39555ab5707257Block Operator
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