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 5231090 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19518064 epoch_slot_no: 337264 block_no: 5230913 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 4939 time: 2021-01-19 19:25:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63de02bc3b0de959e561d6e5702f0cb69e68e6950ebb6f928141e489fa94845aBlock Operator
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