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 5188702 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18661979 epoch_slot_no: 345179 block_no: 5188525 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 2644 time: 2021-01-09 21:37:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9216e89a89650250711d70761b910014c7ef9634ee170b605dfea2915f97e9f4Block Operator
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