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 5186729 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18622069 epoch_slot_no: 305269 block_no: 5186552 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 708 time: 2021-01-09 10:32:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52ebad65c8c59ac9d8430cd45778968bcd7533d7e84db3667277a3c2e4a03c05Block Operator
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