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 5184396 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18575202 epoch_slot_no: 258402 block_no: 5184219 slot_leader_id: 4774718 size: 3106 time: 2021-01-08 21:31:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b0a23e3df18cc8f092dd1bd2b9dcf3b73193084624760127a85237ec3e3d60fBlock Operator
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