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 5189954 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18686838 epoch_slot_no: 370038 block_no: 5189777 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 829 time: 2021-01-10 04:32:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x641cf0e54d6c56bdbad3429b512af515ddf7d41f70caa128211c853960ae967eBlock Operator
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