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 5236847 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 19633365 epoch_slot_no: 20565 block_no: 5236670 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 7444 time: 2021-01-21 03:27:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d547d924a97b70e1bcd75f834f7ed85cdf57e68170d5eb6eecb3c72eb598246Block Operator
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