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 5205555 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19003538 epoch_slot_no: 254738 block_no: 5205378 slot_leader_id: 5150684 size: 12480 time: 2021-01-13 20:30:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f04391b224fb0c2f1af47ec761ced00e7bd6882309f9bfb5a44150773becbf4Block Operator
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