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 5231111 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19518400 epoch_slot_no: 337600 block_no: 5230934 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 4498 time: 2021-01-19 19:31:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x767ba9175564ac0c90d7ba32c0adebaae0b2e771dffc91d93d8f0df60368af41Block Operator
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