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 5227386 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19444309 epoch_slot_no: 263509 block_no: 5227209 slot_leader_id: 4562380 size: 7998 time: 2021-01-18 22:56:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78b733816b4748fbc6fe90b156c89493bc800c976b20c52723f6e4f277b5a812Block Operator
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