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 5186198 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18611482 epoch_slot_no: 294682 block_no: 5186021 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 2231 time: 2021-01-09 07:36:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87023d8b8698b9877c3d1f1282d83b690f51aab359da5fa1b279b72c8cf1a18fBlock Operator
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