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 5218284 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19260434 epoch_slot_no: 79634 block_no: 5218107 slot_leader_id: 5086864 size: 4045 time: 2021-01-16 19:52:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a0a026387cb703623d86b786fc5b68e0c04c69a3a0344759365f08205b5c90dBlock Operator
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