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 5216723 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 19228782 epoch_slot_no: 47982 block_no: 5216546 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 5202 time: 2021-01-16 11:04:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb5b1cb150b2817b0edeb58f9c77c9bfcfb3f6de5da52c367a57184621588367Block Operator
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