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 5185466 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18596573 epoch_slot_no: 279773 block_no: 5185289 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 4908 time: 2021-01-09 03:27:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa994dc6d7a25114ef4ebdc67d52c3f5568d0217b596c66a94ff3f07816f9170fBlock Operator
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