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 5235266 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 19602232 epoch_slot_no: 421432 block_no: 5235089 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 1186 time: 2021-01-20 18:48:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84fd73cbd4a3d04eefe9e8f403cd0d305f0ea44324f44ec9e2e90b86c6322d53Block Operator
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