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 5208771 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19067917 epoch_slot_no: 319117 block_no: 5208594 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 1097 time: 2021-01-14 14:23:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d384ecda4d996273dcbc45320335c7039f17b9ff32f3e432e399bf84888981aBlock Operator
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