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 5219294 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 19281047 epoch_slot_no: 100247 block_no: 5219117 slot_leader_id: 4607687 size: 4810 time: 2021-01-17 01:35:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60fb52ae9635de1be86d19a77fe80429c6becc2a230504dc0a2b7e0ef202aa4bBlock Operator
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