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 5232991 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19556952 epoch_slot_no: 376152 block_no: 5232814 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 1636 time: 2021-01-20 06:14:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04c0cfc29de50cbf7c727ca892aecc784f7bbf670a50de9058a07df28faea4e7Block Operator
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