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 5216972 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19234038 epoch_slot_no: 53238 block_no: 5216795 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 2098 time: 2021-01-16 12:32:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2c30fca0aa313363bdcc52004faa695d64e79cd24063f53e3ce7a753c1c265aBlock Operator
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