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 5193472 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18758682 epoch_slot_no: 9882 block_no: 5193295 slot_leader_id: 5141878 size: 881 time: 2021-01-11 00:29:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5493273290c4b5a7a887048c9409f88f42d7383358b3b4e27af87a84bba5718bBlock Operator
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