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 5197051 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 18833104 epoch_slot_no: 84304 block_no: 5196874 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 772 time: 2021-01-11 21:09:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd9c804b0cf01d9e78056fa00df0ebd99450be0ea8c94f6f863897eaa77f4086Block Operator
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