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 5206599 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 19025916 epoch_slot_no: 277116 block_no: 5206422 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 4284 time: 2021-01-14 02:43:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e4ff43106ff58bab9fa60ee492a3b8de573a3390921f9bbff6d882c531ca64Block Operator
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