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 5201827 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18929258 epoch_slot_no: 180458 block_no: 5201650 slot_leader_id: 5054966 size: 2659 time: 2021-01-12 23:52:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb03ea34ff080168baa488122b71e0b0a67b0ee12d8c6e06ea1348cdf6cf48ccBlock Operator
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