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 5182197 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18531477 epoch_slot_no: 214677 block_no: 5182020 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 7248 time: 2021-01-08 09:22:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x173561573f18100522b8d88365a3f3bf3ce3694c592977a3a8d5823302663e2cBlock Operator
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