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 5209581 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19083838 epoch_slot_no: 335038 block_no: 5209404 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 2072 time: 2021-01-14 18:48:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b0e09c0b88fff3e66198b29af883b4a4fc2aa2a9ecdf40b446c01bb740a0f2bBlock Operator
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