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 5191280 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18713624 epoch_slot_no: 396824 block_no: 5191103 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 1755 time: 2021-01-10 11:58:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8929567993b398d3c112a2f4b39907765c5c9664ce4ac7ba508d0541d623eeb6Block Operator
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