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 5226152 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19420361 epoch_slot_no: 239561 block_no: 5225975 slot_leader_id: 5150628 size: 3162 time: 2021-01-18 16:17:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebba60d29b1deb856d6fa9a9d80af074876917bd575e8fd73617b6509421caf1Block Operator
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