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 5219346 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 19282302 epoch_slot_no: 101502 block_no: 5219169 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 9405 time: 2021-01-17 01:56:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x801bc0f29bb59fea8ca3a30acea550e47428a6031df3a6d82f2ffb9d1cde78a3Block Operator
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