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 5200983 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18912550 epoch_slot_no: 163750 block_no: 5200806 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 7703 time: 2021-01-12 19:14:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fe0f313809973caa6322fe90ce1dc45cd496781c1763da2175be0509b8b5214Block Operator
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