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 5192826 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18745550 epoch_slot_no: 428750 block_no: 5192649 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 12352 time: 2021-01-10 20:50:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba31c6b6bd69171b22c3d9b570c2c5061bcff4e19e6eb940c4cbd9b5e2673d27Block Operator
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