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 5221924 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19334682 epoch_slot_no: 153882 block_no: 5221747 slot_leader_id: 4673432 size: 738 time: 2021-01-17 16:29:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c486b2fa7c98a36d6d7085389ed2df998f6d6acba84bdf569a8cf372d6bd49fBlock Operator
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