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 5214595 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19185034 epoch_slot_no: 4234 block_no: 5214418 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 9499 time: 2021-01-15 22:55:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c2f0dda03e37f31e20f9a7cd550f00943c9299c8c29deae063cdce7b1154435Block Operator
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