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 5236363 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19623974 epoch_slot_no: 11174 block_no: 5236186 slot_leader_id: 4555974 size: 5463 time: 2021-01-21 00:51:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9c252535041bfaa4061dcff635cd4cb69272fd3095636eb1de0138126815c08Block Operator
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