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 5185476 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18596785 epoch_slot_no: 279985 block_no: 5185299 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 383 time: 2021-01-09 03:31:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x613610310b7c1e5ac57a5807da3e8f5fac29afc401f8df6e68dfa9e6fb02e32fBlock Operator
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