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 5194996 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18790404 epoch_slot_no: 41604 block_no: 5194819 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 1102 time: 2021-01-11 09:18:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd44593465dae1059030f10221d028cbfa81038b64b28ecf0a4be4713e5a5c2aBlock Operator
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