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 5234857 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19593761 epoch_slot_no: 412961 block_no: 5234680 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 4686 time: 2021-01-20 16:27:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dc091c779ed7b49c88ff62335df7a662b07882359f872c8c673c43781c72fa0Block Operator
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