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 5194873 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18788095 epoch_slot_no: 39295 block_no: 5194696 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 1788 time: 2021-01-11 08:39:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3108eec849e3908654244acfda3eb332995e86354a15060af12eb7fca5f63096Block Operator
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