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 5208206 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 19057425 epoch_slot_no: 308625 block_no: 5208029 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 3494 time: 2021-01-14 11:28:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfecbe1d13000288d1a62fa08ef33fe88b8212fc3f77839f492a3c48d8f698b1eBlock Operator
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