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 5186809 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18623655 epoch_slot_no: 306855 block_no: 5186632 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 1701 time: 2021-01-09 10:59:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d6aea2adbbae6aaa9e222fb5539a36b616538535adee92387b19aaecca52864Block Operator
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