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 5194978 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18790145 epoch_slot_no: 41345 block_no: 5194801 slot_leader_id: 4592345 size: 4917 time: 2021-01-11 09:13:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9452f506fc28c2e41c20afa89438d4733e5fd31e40ea0719387e52e375475c78Block Operator
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