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 5196876 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18829076 epoch_slot_no: 80276 block_no: 5196699 slot_leader_id: 4985325 size: 3019 time: 2021-01-11 20:02:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5b343c682c8720e30b4e640134f730c87284f2abc237987f4e71aa5873c28c2Block Operator
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