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 5232977 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 19556662 epoch_slot_no: 375862 block_no: 5232800 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 1432 time: 2021-01-20 06:09:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc43cdf18f52569af9cfeb7b3b41f5db35f57f29ce2e7b31d20283bbb69b0aa38Block Operator
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