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 5188933 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18666699 epoch_slot_no: 349899 block_no: 5188756 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 4836 time: 2021-01-09 22:56:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50c08e8fc92173514510db422ed085584e76da55b4d6f6a7f69a99f56a6aa5d8Block Operator
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