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 5226401 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19425412 epoch_slot_no: 244612 block_no: 5226224 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 2160 time: 2021-01-18 17:41:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26d6f04079b81676a8e40b25a66f5e43923867416bb5ae3ee762b63aa33c7ea2Block Operator
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