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 5184218 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18571963 epoch_slot_no: 255163 block_no: 5184041 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 7415 time: 2021-01-08 20:37:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8639677746996c4404256d641a150509da419200eeaf9af733886417980e11ecBlock Operator
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