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 5197336 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18838919 epoch_slot_no: 90119 block_no: 5197159 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 6948 time: 2021-01-11 22:46:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4b86f0831d676a182b35a5c6cb41863618556d79ce115d8aa98361c9a97eeb3Block Operator
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