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 5197238 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18836873 epoch_slot_no: 88073 block_no: 5197061 slot_leader_id: 4938739 size: 743 time: 2021-01-11 22:12:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13b7f934da0b06450143ec781441335c053fcdd5168316073427715c029c0d1cBlock Operator
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