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 5226887 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 19434179 epoch_slot_no: 253379 block_no: 5226710 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 5301 time: 2021-01-18 20:07:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x059b49a5e75eeeec0d8d99c13ab58bff1a9872635ef694af79329b7a38f87edbBlock Operator
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