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 5209456 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 19081341 epoch_slot_no: 332541 block_no: 5209279 slot_leader_id: 4624978 size: 4084 time: 2021-01-14 18:07:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9ce26aedb10a3b61e05bc2bec2171f62eba05fc3f9d92ad116be49656be09f4Block Operator
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