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 5235558 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19607839 epoch_slot_no: 427039 block_no: 5235381 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 7160 time: 2021-01-20 20:22:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85eeec751b443ef646ee481d0d53afd3ddd7dfdf8fc2958ca9d3b9804ca0e3fdBlock Operator
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