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 5226993 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 19436333 epoch_slot_no: 255533 block_no: 5226816 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 5904 time: 2021-01-18 20:43:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x040e80d9f527b321e14175c5bf089ad455c6f88a3773d9c025345133fada61c0Block Operator
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