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 5205360 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18999395 epoch_slot_no: 250595 block_no: 5205183 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 266 time: 2021-01-13 19:21:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45d417ef394b210b2b76b7f8b8c94e8de171eec30ef08ec0df9c4e45fb433cc1Block Operator
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