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 5188335 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18654767 epoch_slot_no: 337967 block_no: 5188158 slot_leader_id: 4595135 size: 3339 time: 2021-01-09 19:37:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ada3deef376cbeb43585809f9fe8e5325bfb2a14e17d8f1e25b266aaef27a9aBlock Operator
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