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 5192224 Details
Epoch: 240 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 18733058 epoch_slot_no: 416258 block_no: 5192047 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 1429 time: 2021-01-10 17:22:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2127bb1bbb494f4ce03974f8abf52a0e605070c24f2330909875725db9bc74aBlock Operator
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