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 5222794 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19352245 epoch_slot_no: 171445 block_no: 5222617 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 7042 time: 2021-01-17 21:22:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c933c36435df823826f09185406f78494dd2bcd51cbd37423198d03a6eb3aeBlock Operator
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