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 5183876 Details
Epoch: 240Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 18565388
epoch_slot_no: 248588
block_no: 5183699
slot_leader_id: 5086977
size: 6829
time: 2021-01-08 18:47:59
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3949bf736fe4449a98efd16644f6263e166583fe2bbe5c2addc8354bb70d271c
Block Operator
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