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 5226718 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19430947 epoch_slot_no: 250147 block_no: 5226541 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 5907 time: 2021-01-18 19:13:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cecfa617ef777691ab9123c32f9d1ef4a7d9d011e4943aec0f06f88b719178dBlock Operator
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