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 5204144 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18975638 epoch_slot_no: 226838 block_no: 5203967 slot_leader_id: 5066575 size: 1717 time: 2021-01-13 12:45:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e80970d2b63fe00ddc434e9d047787329d3317f7c8f8d91578a0dd446a88321Block Operator
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