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 5226362 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 19424581 epoch_slot_no: 243781 block_no: 5226185 slot_leader_id: 5151038 size: 8023 time: 2021-01-18 17:27:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa48e23cc451a975b4d41036dc8b5257f049dba460bc7150beaf3d35f7d703d9Block Operator
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