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 5214840 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19190289 epoch_slot_no: 9489 block_no: 5214663 slot_leader_id: 5087193 size: 2483 time: 2021-01-16 00:23:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3666a979c99f954b7b046e8639de8f6a2aa817d8bc8b6c23c784d57a94fbf0f6Block Operator
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