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 5209627 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19084849 epoch_slot_no: 336049 block_no: 5209450 slot_leader_id: 5086819 size: 5042 time: 2021-01-14 19:05:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06f055beac3eb4d97bc4681fc38d9a5dd2ca053af1c7e0155e897c64eae9103aBlock Operator
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