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 5205299 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18998236 epoch_slot_no: 249436 block_no: 5205122 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 1897 time: 2021-01-13 19:02:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ad1dc555967ec7816898b4b088b94d1eb8bd7de03c55e5158bf96440656a4cBlock Operator
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