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 5230875 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19513908 epoch_slot_no: 333108 block_no: 5230698 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 1095 time: 2021-01-19 18:16:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f09fee01c00ea74f3f00df19992c0e71798ae86ad3dc485dc1a51a0bd205444Block Operator
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