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 5221899 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19334277 epoch_slot_no: 153477 block_no: 5221722 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 1549 time: 2021-01-17 16:22:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7677f5b4cc02361563453b016c58351eb884d0773a1a58df17bd6e49431a1fBlock Operator
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