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 5188884 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18665610 epoch_slot_no: 348810 block_no: 5188707 slot_leader_id: 4624978 size: 5038 time: 2021-01-09 22:38:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84bdc4a1bd081f2737df8f1f5a69125de3b0ba28d5e46a88af2679800b49ec44Block Operator
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