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 5236553 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 19627638 epoch_slot_no: 14838 block_no: 5236376 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 6655 time: 2021-01-21 01:52:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae41ca5e1e96cd466ec8e03a566dfae13bd6d1114150b9825f2208b086f2127bBlock Operator
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