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 5227736 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19450849 epoch_slot_no: 270049 block_no: 5227559 slot_leader_id: 5045407 size: 7090 time: 2021-01-19 00:45:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d52cf33a1569bed866209585930ccb90cdc7d7e581881a3374a27e58bc45520Block Operator
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