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 5192378 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18736276 epoch_slot_no: 419476 block_no: 5192201 slot_leader_id: 4563878 size: 4116 time: 2021-01-10 18:16:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6543482145c40e7a2bdc30a743a4e375201d5c850e53f678f59256f57f348832Block Operator
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