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 5228207 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19460461 epoch_slot_no: 279661 block_no: 5228030 slot_leader_id: 5152559 size: 1906 time: 2021-01-19 03:25:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x681990a5e066544f2a52bd23b9e58cde07e6fee516e686c5a913a8b02f3e682eBlock Operator
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