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 5232281 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19542594 epoch_slot_no: 361794 block_no: 5232104 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 3514 time: 2021-01-20 02:14:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d81f744d89801c377262353b5c9d7f073092b74fefca5129953a35d7e7d6dc6Block Operator
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