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 5223426 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19365301 epoch_slot_no: 184501 block_no: 5223249 slot_leader_id: 4938682 size: 6967 time: 2021-01-18 00:59:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9a04ae91c2b4dbe2892e775dda946419a8e98896b85748d2c7f4b3b296bc8c0Block Operator
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