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 5206789 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19029658 epoch_slot_no: 280858 block_no: 5206612 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 1279 time: 2021-01-14 03:45:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cae91d768e2bd7fe21e4670701a0a102906171a27def87ff4e3663d838757d8Block Operator
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