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 5241502 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19726859 epoch_slot_no: 114059 block_no: 5241325 slot_leader_id: 5075692 size: 1096 time: 2021-01-22 05:25:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb29263ec414d43c9f2ad99a6f26be40a6099186ce7812b1f6fd44b4f65489c8Block Operator
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