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 5184486 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18577047 epoch_slot_no: 260247 block_no: 5184309 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 309 time: 2021-01-08 22:02:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20ab2e455f21d7047622d4e8b1ad11182204bee9dfda0772eb873ada8dbeb29cBlock Operator
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