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 5187746 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18642573 epoch_slot_no: 325773 block_no: 5187569 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 6618 time: 2021-01-09 16:14:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8ae354f25a5dd0ad8778d613120651d0e6f3ed62d27d32d968a4d248209e731Block Operator
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