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 5217516 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19245395 epoch_slot_no: 64595 block_no: 5217339 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 1256 time: 2021-01-16 15:41:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ff9e36fbdeaab7b3d637273809c728280e2b4c164da8e2b59497efa39728839Block Operator
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