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 5186457 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18616591 epoch_slot_no: 299791 block_no: 5186280 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 1701 time: 2021-01-09 09:01:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3fa0bc68e94a2c921929aca5a3ce3544155aa889047e73db4adf608665a6f33Block Operator
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