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 5188662 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18661267 epoch_slot_no: 344467 block_no: 5188485 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 3742 time: 2021-01-09 21:25:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86c13553aee370b219bb1953210b900cfba4c44ae485547fb32bd7bb4d29d416Block Operator
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