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 5182335 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 18534235 epoch_slot_no: 217435 block_no: 5182158 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 7684 time: 2021-01-08 10:08:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06d8f0f019eef5e98e296ef0de5538f37c492111d311670d27b2a651a5c6279bBlock Operator
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