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 5196386 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18819580 epoch_slot_no: 70780 block_no: 5196209 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 5393 time: 2021-01-11 17:24:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf02f1f7259404c7b0f7e3dea0c0007dc068faa39f10d8baa96f3cafe5b8b1c9Block Operator
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