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 5185431 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18595842 epoch_slot_no: 279042 block_no: 5185254 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 627 time: 2021-01-09 03:15:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9613666cf7b8473c9f3d53bca5a73306e740af6525402cff5682551d46e958cdBlock Operator
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