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 5213276 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19158424 epoch_slot_no: 409624 block_no: 5213099 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 6792 time: 2021-01-15 15:31:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61ddc56a96b4e67c2c3c7b04ecfbb578d143fe3e0180cb08f8582eb09aff9bd1Block Operator
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