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 5230646 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 19509247 epoch_slot_no: 328447 block_no: 5230469 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 7506 time: 2021-01-19 16:58:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x398a52edf81f4e3cd48aba18d930543e78cb874ecf7326545ce591752016a52bBlock Operator
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