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 5192023 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 18729323 epoch_slot_no: 412523 block_no: 5191846 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 4291 time: 2021-01-10 16:20:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21611a2999fc6363f99518f73f5c733a89d24e9a5175c644a457ebafed45dcadBlock Operator
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