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 5218704 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19269012 epoch_slot_no: 88212 block_no: 5218527 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 725 time: 2021-01-16 22:15:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x569065a6e5ff6f862e295c6c66e4ea1bf0092f4a615f1d8bfd8c65d7eeeac27cBlock Operator
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