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 5183158 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 18550674 epoch_slot_no: 233874 block_no: 5182981 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 5110 time: 2021-01-08 14:42:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x884b9d5e3ad476332c915e562f9006dec21b916e773b48bfd0c268b73ce9fc53Block Operator
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