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 5195799 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18807069 epoch_slot_no: 58269 block_no: 5195622 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 1457 time: 2021-01-11 13:56:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d559bec43e570afe0b84e932038eb83d2cf0fb48728993dec87a73fe3709946Block Operator
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