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 5236499 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 19626641 epoch_slot_no: 13841 block_no: 5236322 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 4411 time: 2021-01-21 01:35:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4f939103f5356a763fe3b4967109bef5af7d0c6e88edbc8dd75409ac3c3fcf0Block Operator
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