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 5205246 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 18997104 epoch_slot_no: 248304 block_no: 5205069 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 3649 time: 2021-01-13 18:43:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x861f1c4fbe929e684131a9aa611ca70122810b1c32bd6489b96995eaf7f1884bBlock Operator
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