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 5231177 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19520164 epoch_slot_no: 339364 block_no: 5231000 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 3219 time: 2021-01-19 20:00:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6268960a5123f894ed198bd82e0bbd049cfc0cd86d53f7d365e6962645936382Block Operator
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