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 5229441 Details
Epoch: 242Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 19485002
epoch_slot_no: 304202
block_no: 5229264
slot_leader_id: 5086735
size: 446
time: 2021-01-19 10:14:53
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xac4f4d922cfb628ccaf5a42f897f3a0c67139937a378b8f5644553ed9448c39a
Block Operator
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