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 5206833 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19030639 epoch_slot_no: 281839 block_no: 5206656 slot_leader_id: 4582780 size: 751 time: 2021-01-14 04:02:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x600e45f115ad45e3f2bed72bda7336123542fb73f820385904eea557a280941eBlock Operator
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