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 5192591 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18740655 epoch_slot_no: 423855 block_no: 5192414 slot_leader_id: 4976099 size: 2920 time: 2021-01-10 19:29:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dde969445a2707d0a75d4d0ba69ff90abc211c28c305d68f3a07a462d2fea40Block Operator
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