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 5200238 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 18897160 epoch_slot_no: 148360 block_no: 5200061 slot_leader_id: 5003808 size: 2177 time: 2021-01-12 14:57:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb52f1742f7e6252569b3385c864615c30580580cf3bd0148f5db9d8e7c73ee2Block Operator
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