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 5226459 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19426394 epoch_slot_no: 245594 block_no: 5226282 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 6465 time: 2021-01-18 17:58:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0900ed8eb0c48b149badf2059ba928d4a63864219fef12a1799fde0a564039bfBlock Operator
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