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 5227258 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19441647 epoch_slot_no: 260847 block_no: 5227081 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 7997 time: 2021-01-18 22:12:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2f137f1d318d837631a1b9705d623271af94524e838b5ae8ddd757b2c47c057Block Operator
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