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 5224614 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19389218 epoch_slot_no: 208418 block_no: 5224437 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 5576 time: 2021-01-18 07:38:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1214aae869f13cc7d090b83921da03a7672babdbf333f7da0c72d28ffcab93dBlock Operator
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