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 5224657 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19390029 epoch_slot_no: 209229 block_no: 5224480 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 4346 time: 2021-01-18 07:52:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b22301619426feba05f36136ebd519c166ffd7a13f13987787d87d92a5fdb82Block Operator
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