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 5233182 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19560707 epoch_slot_no: 379907 block_no: 5233005 slot_leader_id: 4773451 size: 2963 time: 2021-01-20 07:16:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe983bfa7f777263fb645428199abb59d1a3b5eb79048264bb93291f660f5599dBlock Operator
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