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 5237302 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 19642523 epoch_slot_no: 29723 block_no: 5237125 slot_leader_id: 4617248 size: 4406 time: 2021-01-21 06:00:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31378ab5e2bc74f636bd19dc0f176d8932bdaeb4cd1df6265ac22a6cafa0f4c5Block Operator
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