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 5207158 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19036941 epoch_slot_no: 288141 block_no: 5206981 slot_leader_id: 5064666 size: 313 time: 2021-01-14 05:47:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ff0ce368412be187cf6cb61942c75a280d81de038bf9ca84d50094a035282daBlock Operator
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