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 5226315 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19423798 epoch_slot_no: 242998 block_no: 5226138 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 7005 time: 2021-01-18 17:14:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7a600849998bc9d9ed7cc73248b954ea81414417811253b4639a70e776e8114Block Operator
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