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 5229222 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19480658 epoch_slot_no: 299858 block_no: 5229045 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 266 time: 2021-01-19 09:02:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44cea6e35c77a08ed0100c9059441f3f1d626f3e447a0dacebb58278111c8073Block Operator
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