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 5215122 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19196188 epoch_slot_no: 15388 block_no: 5214945 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 4896 time: 2021-01-16 02:01:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b74aa4028b3feb403d965d42e7042d1c95bc6e48a4010826b6b7c1d3be17f1Block Operator
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