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 5188037 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18648823 epoch_slot_no: 332023 block_no: 5187860 slot_leader_id: 5151766 size: 2044 time: 2021-01-09 17:58:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae83fb065c5134890aa07e0e19b3f7451a71fadc1d03214e74250b1f1e9592d6Block Operator
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