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 5235168 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19600064 epoch_slot_no: 419264 block_no: 5234991 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 1692 time: 2021-01-20 18:12:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a0a7a55ef9cddcf8063429601a04bd6a4ec3f81a02c6ba51eb01be4a292144bBlock Operator
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