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 5214458 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19182265 epoch_slot_no: 1465 block_no: 5214281 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 6012 time: 2021-01-15 22:09:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b2bd9517c57dfd3e010fbac88f406f44daf7d3711432a1592b9e48bb63bf564Block Operator
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