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 5188512 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18658308 epoch_slot_no: 341508 block_no: 5188335 slot_leader_id: 4585442 size: 410 time: 2021-01-09 20:36:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39a0e9c126b7aff38e096499267d1e0727778ee6b17213324abe328a9d36fa73Block Operator
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