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 5227713 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19450442 epoch_slot_no: 269642 block_no: 5227536 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 6801 time: 2021-01-19 00:38:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc31544b2641a9f918cf6443ca63449ca22ba8fdee180fd13f924dedc296c514Block Operator
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