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 5226169 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19420722 epoch_slot_no: 239922 block_no: 5225992 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 7253 time: 2021-01-18 16:23:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4492f6b60daca0d23d254457b757901e6c832c07c79725e712e3f5032d67d9f2Block Operator
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