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 5227267 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19441844 epoch_slot_no: 261044 block_no: 5227090 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 7151 time: 2021-01-18 22:15:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc6ce89b4db2a4036f289ec9d4ea4dc3c1e9c14ba673b5236584dc8b7faa6b09Block Operator
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