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 5208048 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19054067 epoch_slot_no: 305267 block_no: 5207871 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 3469 time: 2021-01-14 10:32:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17a66f4297f7ccdbd7cda700486c62d11c83ec8e9670b9898fd0354b5eb7ac95Block Operator
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