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 5226457 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19426348 epoch_slot_no: 245548 block_no: 5226280 slot_leader_id: 5086773 size: 1993 time: 2021-01-18 17:57:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x817d3bc9ba693e758b59cde153a440d42c42a1d3e821ec598f6441ec61c4fa73Block Operator
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