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 5219298 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19281202 epoch_slot_no: 100402 block_no: 5219121 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 309 time: 2021-01-17 01:38:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaa887ee14f80f94d3af3979c981868e5b9293fba5c1b467d07ebc563595092eBlock Operator
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