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 5241808 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19733398 epoch_slot_no: 120598 block_no: 5241631 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 2225 time: 2021-01-22 07:14:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04e4fc50c26b9d95084283e4c753e861f0939364bfc120a5aed9f247bf972d56Block Operator
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