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 5230028 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 19496857 epoch_slot_no: 316057 block_no: 5229851 slot_leader_id: 4579931 size: 7011 time: 2021-01-19 13:32:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde42c81d2014f557e4206f452f335667429c3bc73f82cbd01550e5eb5eb0064aBlock Operator
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