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 5230521 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19506977 epoch_slot_no: 326177 block_no: 5230344 slot_leader_id: 4938739 size: 1922 time: 2021-01-19 16:21:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bca16d682c79715cbb5e0f2fdaab6b15709de03b19321338eb43a85a0acf82dBlock Operator
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