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 5189478 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18676952 epoch_slot_no: 360152 block_no: 5189301 slot_leader_id: 4895978 size: 2783 time: 2021-01-10 01:47:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb0e94dcf7d9a20efbefde5dee93878dd82d1155a5382b137dc9bc8245118bafBlock Operator
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