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 5216636 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19227149 epoch_slot_no: 46349 block_no: 5216459 slot_leader_id: 5086870 size: 1180 time: 2021-01-16 10:37:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc72125f465f7b2e4f8e8c36bf52a9a6b3f87278fd0b03bf305b4a61f3d3127cBlock Operator
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