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 5208416 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19061589 epoch_slot_no: 312789 block_no: 5208239 slot_leader_id: 5086870 size: 1223 time: 2021-01-14 12:38:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8764a13ea8a0b0c216cf62d5a4191c79434cf135d3470a0854781f703d352abBlock Operator
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