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 5209761 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19087664 epoch_slot_no: 338864 block_no: 5209584 slot_leader_id: 4642461 size: 693 time: 2021-01-14 19:52:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeca36be22599126e4bfc26fa6d96744b6cbf28a6fe66654b8ab34e145eaf2d9dBlock Operator
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