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 5187401 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18635752 epoch_slot_no: 318952 block_no: 5187224 slot_leader_id: 5151766 size: 3285 time: 2021-01-09 14:20:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca723ba843c9577981a80e9f8233d1d2837573c973b2a55f61a6e95097347f3Block Operator
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