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 5236307 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19622798 epoch_slot_no: 9998 block_no: 5236130 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 5984 time: 2021-01-21 00:31:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae48afbcf3350ec9edf30305a06175f7a824e5fe14b077e3b920ed510b2585fbBlock Operator
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