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 5190808 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18704123 epoch_slot_no: 387323 block_no: 5190631 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 402 time: 2021-01-10 09:20:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c6f571594d5e61bc769fb3452ba8c75f85b6ab96fffe7837197251092bff8daBlock Operator
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