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 5235950 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 19615612 epoch_slot_no: 2812 block_no: 5235773 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 2090 time: 2021-01-20 22:31:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x980856b92425543fa560a022e5eab4e5426f695d638c1511e58e43dad362517aBlock Operator
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