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 5220189 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19299291 epoch_slot_no: 118491 block_no: 5220012 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 2672 time: 2021-01-17 06:39:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f509159dac71527ae95055fbfb539283f9c64a0e85e078987d707fadaae51b6Block Operator
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