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 5203908 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 18970839 epoch_slot_no: 222039 block_no: 5203731 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 1616 time: 2021-01-13 11:25:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe29e8ba8c63f0524a241645c31cb6ff934e731e060300af1080f44b1885e4d52Block Operator
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