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 5229369 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19483635 epoch_slot_no: 302835 block_no: 5229192 slot_leader_id: 5086819 size: 1171 time: 2021-01-19 09:52:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c6325dc5b521e1b8230f63b3bc062261e56a322c8c4963db67cc62a3534a7e8Block Operator
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