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 5224662 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19390178 epoch_slot_no: 209378 block_no: 5224485 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 1549 time: 2021-01-18 07:54:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e78c91906603cedfbb2825830b94d47f7d2fb611df5d046f01fa379493b438aBlock Operator
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