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 5186143 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18610379 epoch_slot_no: 293579 block_no: 5185966 slot_leader_id: 4555585 size: 1231 time: 2021-01-09 07:17:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71f16afa59ab09d36522e73b2b32b6e4b9e61fb90486158a2c0120e7a5cb6da0Block Operator
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