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 5182949 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18546438 epoch_slot_no: 229638 block_no: 5182772 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 2321 time: 2021-01-08 13:32:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8196c392dcdaeb7952f6137ace089dc3128d21ef185f3f96560cf29a2dc9b4dBlock Operator
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