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 5185605 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18599398 epoch_slot_no: 282598 block_no: 5185428 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 2116 time: 2021-01-09 04:14:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3faf975e45c0a32f264c2f3cd9f008a6b16297578c9d18d3cb660e9e2f009084Block Operator
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