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 5217166 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 19237907 epoch_slot_no: 57107 block_no: 5216989 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 8963 time: 2021-01-16 13:36:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ceb69ec9c017c4404e1a50533c9e9889b047a882267cc7cb34322ed9556a5abBlock Operator
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