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 5185602 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18599361 epoch_slot_no: 282561 block_no: 5185425 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 8140 time: 2021-01-09 04:14:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x043fc0e90411517cdd046b602ba78d2885542d6d977677a85042b84a2410bfe6Block Operator
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