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 5237165 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19639856 epoch_slot_no: 27056 block_no: 5236988 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 590 time: 2021-01-21 05:15:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdc2d657b172d0bb7c935af3b5bee721f6a94c6b05e372a677afbcf1f60712b8Block Operator
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