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 5206485 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19023472 epoch_slot_no: 274672 block_no: 5206308 slot_leader_id: 4563878 size: 8614 time: 2021-01-14 02:02:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff9316acd07e021ea300d45a77418313cb4bc7b04df682ff74a128105ddf09d2Block Operator
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