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 5234195 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19581318 epoch_slot_no: 400518 block_no: 5234018 slot_leader_id: 4623415 size: 3835 time: 2021-01-20 13:00:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e4ed6e585e6a7b9a825f1f0e6aa300007d460f2ae1553cd8d8ba33cb5725bcbBlock Operator
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