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 5219276 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 19280666 epoch_slot_no: 99866 block_no: 5219099 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 7713 time: 2021-01-17 01:29:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6c7b25a54dd8618f401c975ecaf4ecf9a3a7bc3db0c45b3fba9f9774c06d821Block Operator
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