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 5193985 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18769013 epoch_slot_no: 20213 block_no: 5193808 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 722 time: 2021-01-11 03:21:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe12e165e8cb9f882a8cfa23c64dcc7656a7fba61e608f6c5393a5d0a39acfbf7Block Operator
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