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 5193208 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 18753604 epoch_slot_no: 4804 block_no: 5193031 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 10369 time: 2021-01-10 23:04:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaae8d6ef4a0dab08706d082e6ee1b12ee51f04fea4fc7c5704f6f8775defe9ecBlock Operator
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