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 5209395 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19080151 epoch_slot_no: 331351 block_no: 5209218 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 3700 time: 2021-01-14 17:47:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97732f312dd25648139b264b8c413bbf1f6da0ff9865a0730a94e9d09396805aBlock Operator
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