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 5184148 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18570382 epoch_slot_no: 253582 block_no: 5183971 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 4177 time: 2021-01-08 20:11:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeeb512e70f56e2389da04455f2d2c5a1637d064ea7246de95a784099857d570Block Operator
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