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 5210049 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19093408 epoch_slot_no: 344608 block_no: 5209872 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 225 time: 2021-01-14 21:28:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc23773cd84b4012a0ac621ef1e7f7b24e2a973e20e3c898ed94edaa3f71be39Block Operator
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