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 5220702 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19309427 epoch_slot_no: 128627 block_no: 5220525 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 1695 time: 2021-01-17 09:28:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10119a5e019e628d5fc75a0c770f55cd6a38b1689e7dd97270b4b01c97003691Block Operator
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