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 5212117 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19135610 epoch_slot_no: 386810 block_no: 5211940 slot_leader_id: 5075692 size: 5643 time: 2021-01-15 09:11:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73e0e288db29ddca944b6b9a035c89b8a3087a52366f8dc48c428d6403750db4Block Operator
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