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 5188647 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18660970 epoch_slot_no: 344170 block_no: 5188470 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 5789 time: 2021-01-09 21:21:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58ba0e6c94fd0669eddd8bb9e3e5a1d1b043f59edb2d6be1a2b8695f8f27151aBlock Operator
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