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 5204671 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 18986098 epoch_slot_no: 237298 block_no: 5204494 slot_leader_id: 4588711 size: 5291 time: 2021-01-13 15:39:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0edc2845678892f20f86026ac92dac8e1a17783e1cb5d1996d2b208fbd1fa364Block Operator
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