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 5222939 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19355827 epoch_slot_no: 175027 block_no: 5222762 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 10999 time: 2021-01-17 22:21:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98f27392bf887f18afa8a09376786381cf57a5d2a7c671a53cb70d55ec86f8b6Block Operator
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