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 5184794 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18583383 epoch_slot_no: 266583 block_no: 5184617 slot_leader_id: 4938703 size: 3171 time: 2021-01-08 23:47:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x961a68d8b6ce4a5760fe0b8c480091e5bcc2ff951bbdc10e83929c81e5b8f7fbBlock Operator
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