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 5226954 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19435488 epoch_slot_no: 254688 block_no: 5226777 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 1103 time: 2021-01-18 20:29:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9b87acf5ca2d05057ca0c4bb1f4018c94d5dd566d35390ce9e8093e31ae1bbBlock Operator
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