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 5207014 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19034272 epoch_slot_no: 285472 block_no: 5206837 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 1135 time: 2021-01-14 05:02:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bd6045a5004dd5e80c99387aed665ab79b964ccb13af10ab86d3e64e14f04eeBlock Operator
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