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 5222189 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 19340227 epoch_slot_no: 159427 block_no: 5222012 slot_leader_id: 5150684 size: 4844 time: 2021-01-17 18:01:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc36a03a2c554de26c4d25c014562727b70e0bdf917bf3a0bbcde55bb4ac679bBlock Operator
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