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 5183153 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 18550547 epoch_slot_no: 233747 block_no: 5182976 slot_leader_id: 4563130 size: 12334 time: 2021-01-08 14:40:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x729f95f97ba156f17bf0ab101f79b7917f1d9c292349038531c40fa4d20a8600Block Operator
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