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 5209857 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19089655 epoch_slot_no: 340855 block_no: 5209680 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 3488 time: 2021-01-14 20:25:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb659b146b941ee27cd43748ef5935e7f8d6a3649547ab86247650a92f489922dBlock Operator
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