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 5230248 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 19501717 epoch_slot_no: 320917 block_no: 5230071 slot_leader_id: 4938728 size: 4694 time: 2021-01-19 14:53:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7566e9ddef264c5838c9a74768d9026dc6a199547d81daaf4676d908408d189Block Operator
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