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 5198085 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18853723 epoch_slot_no: 104923 block_no: 5197908 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 9444 time: 2021-01-12 02:53:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x946b2d9d7ba95c3fd27833170a77f4b75bfc1569bc9c0ad8cfdcd35ec442e092Block Operator
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