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 5213221 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19157479 epoch_slot_no: 408679 block_no: 5213044 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 3453 time: 2021-01-15 15:16:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc133e7de3bb22997a7912ec14762745265fc8230e76448ff230d8a4e3613f13aBlock Operator
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