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 5228803 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19472104 epoch_slot_no: 291304 block_no: 5228626 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 3167 time: 2021-01-19 06:39:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe894fadb36dfe9b0ab7f29cdfb316ceb44e0451a572bc6f6cf4192abc3af131cBlock Operator
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