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 5235660 Details
Epoch: 242 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19610035 epoch_slot_no: 429235 block_no: 5235483 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 3248 time: 2021-01-20 20:58:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a8759dbc75ad99f830b69b13a3f4f7791b168a59acdc2b17cd05d55172724d0Block Operator
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