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 5224821 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19393452 epoch_slot_no: 212652 block_no: 5224644 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 3587 time: 2021-01-18 08:49:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb8a225b3138c8bff70c2d26dc4b1d6166f66caa296001a42179c18240ad26bBlock Operator
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