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 5231505 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19527059 epoch_slot_no: 346259 block_no: 5231328 slot_leader_id: 5087583 size: 4648 time: 2021-01-19 21:55:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3f04de70dec37d29977e9d8dab7e5ac96f5ce8378bfcb844555754e8fa462fBlock Operator
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