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 5189108 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18669882 epoch_slot_no: 353082 block_no: 5188931 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 1781 time: 2021-01-09 23:49:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x789d03def80cc831fc86b9d64d54fd9bd0e003630f865d84be9bf52dcee85428Block Operator
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