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 5215478 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19203118 epoch_slot_no: 22318 block_no: 5215301 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 2296 time: 2021-01-16 03:56:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3aa01a5c2e2696684bd58c133d78edaebf976ea5838b6a302f868a51c227876fBlock Operator
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