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 5200276 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 18897769 epoch_slot_no: 148969 block_no: 5200099 slot_leader_id: 4938833 size: 8079 time: 2021-01-12 15:07:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc90a188535744577b6b7c49f68256b595bc7cad5fc3ba6e995bee3c529bebe2eBlock Operator
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