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 5194574 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18781720 epoch_slot_no: 32920 block_no: 5194397 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 4820 time: 2021-01-11 06:53:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff3167429cd6d8b4a5c34e36a9e72d7ed7c2427e2ee121ffe56eba928b812b12Block Operator
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