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 5235412 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 19605107 epoch_slot_no: 424307 block_no: 5235235 slot_leader_id: 5087380 size: 3973 time: 2021-01-20 19:36:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a452ffed5aef556004d7b070dbcdab71a797f879e2da0c2456f4689309f3f0eBlock Operator
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