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 5221640 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19329025 epoch_slot_no: 148225 block_no: 5221463 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 2219 time: 2021-01-17 14:55:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f95ec8ca1a3aa2eee6bf290c9775fbf3475fc5a10693e357ffd8e80c9081243Block Operator
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