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 5214481 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19182612 epoch_slot_no: 1812 block_no: 5214304 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 1016 time: 2021-01-15 22:15:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2577ac5c625bc8a7eca16817b8949d64b25d624e21405d45366daba04283d48cBlock Operator
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