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 5204848 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18989612 epoch_slot_no: 240812 block_no: 5204671 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 1431 time: 2021-01-13 16:38:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94e1d639d70f86e6ccafa4fe53a8d51190da4d329c04db722b9df13ebf7ee42aBlock Operator
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