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 5218169 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19258144 epoch_slot_no: 77344 block_no: 5217992 slot_leader_id: 5046987 size: 2662 time: 2021-01-16 19:13:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf8c6cb91d9c06c5063e250bb075b7b0e3b98c010b6491c3866fa9485bc33e75Block Operator
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