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 5225253 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19402025 epoch_slot_no: 221225 block_no: 5225076 slot_leader_id: 5151014 size: 1700 time: 2021-01-18 11:11:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x350b3278b24315f2d172ed679b544bc319e03b3ea6e28da3f443faf4f10ba9d4Block Operator
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