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 5216663 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19227579 epoch_slot_no: 46779 block_no: 5216486 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 3534 time: 2021-01-16 10:44:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0af56af40f27d1d6019247d5d288601b24e420d1719c6e785a4eb4900dd53976Block Operator
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