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 5213330 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19159435 epoch_slot_no: 410635 block_no: 5213153 slot_leader_id: 5003808 size: 661 time: 2021-01-15 15:48:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5612bee5f827121b88b115b322e50aa6d19eea4fc890a36091ebb9f6dbfd3677Block Operator
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