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 5210566 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19104258 epoch_slot_no: 355458 block_no: 5210389 slot_leader_id: 5086735 size: 406 time: 2021-01-15 00:29:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1814ff22d23e2d1b2eecf332a834d0f0056dfa67b6eddf3e3d84ba41f1e36bBlock Operator
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