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 5182709 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18541636 epoch_slot_no: 224836 block_no: 5182532 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 3099 time: 2021-01-08 12:12:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ea91a1761687d828893b6d72a4cb6aa74930832f9917a53fc8bb7fb72732fdBlock Operator
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