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 5233903 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19575288 epoch_slot_no: 394488 block_no: 5233726 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 2154 time: 2021-01-20 11:19:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70d57926438c799eabc2054d0d6b4322c14f485dd22217a92f09a9cf2229ac12Block Operator
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