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 5218717 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19269328 epoch_slot_no: 88528 block_no: 5218540 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 313 time: 2021-01-16 22:20:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a9f2477bf815f3e8976240c38bbd6baff857ca520ea0610263244c6402dc870Block Operator
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