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 5195720 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18805549 epoch_slot_no: 56749 block_no: 5195543 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 10872 time: 2021-01-11 13:30:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf700c494902cb598fe83b3486df0bb05121d83da7bc120226f524b3377cf3c61Block Operator
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