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 5206753 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19028870 epoch_slot_no: 280070 block_no: 5206576 slot_leader_id: 4938833 size: 2463 time: 2021-01-14 03:32:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48e1f3562823c4833091a93ec3b503025e2dc637ae01e6dacbf6a5630bdca13aBlock Operator
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