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 5186544 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18618511 epoch_slot_no: 301711 block_no: 5186367 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 1180 time: 2021-01-09 09:33:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb4d7541345d237ac471c3d55a3c2029a61ec13f4a985eaaf3b624081380b3cBlock Operator
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