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 5219604 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19287561 epoch_slot_no: 106761 block_no: 5219427 slot_leader_id: 5215989 size: 4010 time: 2021-01-17 03:24:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a9ed56b1ce94c555a5bea11689c3b45300fb7cb6bd76f3d09c756e7b46edb83Block Operator
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