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 5212496 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19143104 epoch_slot_no: 394304 block_no: 5212319 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 2672 time: 2021-01-15 11:16:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e2b8c5be4909bc6521eb9078566c69d495f5420d305dc0f466baf92f1c2f6e8Block Operator
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