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 5227793 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19451912 epoch_slot_no: 271112 block_no: 5227616 slot_leader_id: 4938729 size: 430 time: 2021-01-19 01:03:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x748cf2eb4b8b2e33a09e660c2c0d2f749b798e64f1810a11b486d9142d3a2887Block Operator
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