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 5237614 Details
Epoch: 243 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 19648481 epoch_slot_no: 35681 block_no: 5237437 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 2482 time: 2021-01-21 07:39:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4e7448fdf34f998739f6074ab01e23408dd1c932c8f6903d6150826a1042779Block Operator
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