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 5231465 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19526088 epoch_slot_no: 345288 block_no: 5231288 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 1798 time: 2021-01-19 21:39:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x209dd965054cfc9939885f5d619405d98c970d2f07b3b5361036e6fed0d4c716Block Operator
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