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 5195531 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18801502 epoch_slot_no: 52702 block_no: 5195354 slot_leader_id: 4938682 size: 3109 time: 2021-01-11 12:23:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd28101ca650d2c46e382c5c7e773c928709488b80a4c98475366e097b22cabcdBlock Operator
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