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 5233551 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19568044 epoch_slot_no: 387244 block_no: 5233374 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 3918 time: 2021-01-20 09:18:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13adec50ed1a1fe721bd7e80c37668fe38e48b1b733badba6c03e8c99b39530eBlock Operator
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