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 5241603 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19728991 epoch_slot_no: 116191 block_no: 5241426 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 5655 time: 2021-01-22 06:01:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e27c94acc02f5689326bee6117520b27222aaff0b01fd4de7f9dcf79456f59Block Operator
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