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 5201748 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 18927980 epoch_slot_no: 179180 block_no: 5201571 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 3798 time: 2021-01-12 23:31:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa78ef0ab48a03455eab5141f0e4d2aa0b95f24d9cb6dbbe66118d1240d3345c2Block Operator
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