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 5185660 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18600669 epoch_slot_no: 283869 block_no: 5185483 slot_leader_id: 5152344 size: 3240 time: 2021-01-09 04:36:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa98a5a68811e1ff7f9a2bed00754d33d7f4a462914b40cd1d0ce392e52296601Block Operator
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