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 5219697 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19289575 epoch_slot_no: 108775 block_no: 5219520 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 6773 time: 2021-01-17 03:57:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0204240d758d6f74bc943dc12f4a3070b9b3e9167853fc4846b9f9acffb460e8Block Operator
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