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 5217638 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19247542 epoch_slot_no: 66742 block_no: 5217461 slot_leader_id: 4976099 size: 6937 time: 2021-01-16 16:17:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa92172c1e63e2e3f0c3b51b7cf6d03c5fc65a0d6e04b2175573235c839754069Block Operator
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