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 5214518 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19183302 epoch_slot_no: 2502 block_no: 5214341 slot_leader_id: 4930526 size: 2857 time: 2021-01-15 22:26:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f87b06e4d583e629e2a15ed8b4cade767eea1944885e69deb838ae945805bafBlock Operator
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