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 5216333 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19221042 epoch_slot_no: 40242 block_no: 5216156 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 3965 time: 2021-01-16 08:55:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb02f538e1777ca47633b2517615a4cd2038023ed89af0e43ff8f36a693ea52d0Block Operator
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