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 5221492 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 19325988 epoch_slot_no: 145188 block_no: 5221315 slot_leader_id: 4624978 size: 7422 time: 2021-01-17 14:04:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x995dd01ecaf682adc91ffa5f386b9df60a94f3da6ce74c386c4599cd228f29afBlock Operator
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