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 5218452 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19263664 epoch_slot_no: 82864 block_no: 5218275 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 2832 time: 2021-01-16 20:45:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73dca154009a2a84c8b6a975abbbea80e5e5ad0d8c4a2fe2a2e9afcf6861b801Block Operator
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