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 5186679 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18621233 epoch_slot_no: 304433 block_no: 5186502 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 5097 time: 2021-01-09 10:18:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3c7a20ff25e7e338cd7e94fde16dfe68947392e690fd31acb1688f7c8131fddBlock Operator
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