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 5188431 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18656795 epoch_slot_no: 339995 block_no: 5188254 slot_leader_id: 5013653 size: 7579 time: 2021-01-09 20:11:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dded974937a2592c7eb152985385586a1163e5a5913710ef4e49c63eca38193Block Operator
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