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 5231146 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19519415 epoch_slot_no: 338615 block_no: 5230969 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 1075 time: 2021-01-19 19:48:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x806aa8768761f4abe10ad29b2cd3a5c9f2bc6d6d492ee73f295143daa9b7bf27Block Operator
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