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 5226189 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19421148 epoch_slot_no: 240348 block_no: 5226012 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 4912 time: 2021-01-18 16:30:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3be41a4eaa151bb92b44fffbb02d54d4c5aad004f84dafa1cfe8567f16247534Block Operator
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