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 5199607 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18884230 epoch_slot_no: 135430 block_no: 5199430 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 4318 time: 2021-01-12 11:22:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1378dd7f84c189ecdb6935ac080e8b4c559848e12f38e8859f72a4b150a2c3a1Block Operator
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