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 5217935 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 19253662 epoch_slot_no: 72862 block_no: 5217758 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 7868 time: 2021-01-16 17:59:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38ef4abefec8cd1d01ac11e631998397f711cbb8cdf9e47d26284589c0058dfaBlock Operator
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