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 5229930 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19494702 epoch_slot_no: 313902 block_no: 5229753 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 2146 time: 2021-01-19 12:56:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8b735b8ec0124f2acc51d7583f858924d358e5c6c86d0c6966788400c10994Block Operator
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