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 5229499 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19486311 epoch_slot_no: 305511 block_no: 5229322 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 6978 time: 2021-01-19 10:36:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e5058c494946ccee70782803a205d203f24f49b8ec83a77d5a6a9028a3900a0Block Operator
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